A case that high doses of Vitamin C as a potential therapy for COVID-19

DOI: 10.14800/ics.1169

Authors

  • Li Zhao, Yiling Zhang, Jianquan Li, Guohang Yuan, Bangyan Zhang, Xianwei Ye, Xiangyan Zhang

Abstract

Since December 2019, the outbreak of pneumonia infected by the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) emerged in China, it caused serious public health event and thus caused worldwide attention. Recent researches revealed that the blockage of small airways by mucus plug is considered to be an important pathophysiological change in COVID-19 patients. So far, there is no definite and effective treatments have been presented for COVID-19. Vitamin C is widely available and has shown the potential inhibiting the airway mucus secretion, but its effect on improving the outcome of COVID-19 patient is unclear.

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Published

2020-08-31

Issue

Vol. 7 (2020)

Section

Case Report