What do we know about the effectiveness of complementary approaches for acute symptoms COVID-19?
Although research suggests that certain complementary approaches, such as traditional Chinese medicine and nasal irrigation, can be useful for reducing COVID-19 symptoms, studies have certain limits. In general, the number of studies is still relatively low, studies are not of high quality, or the study sample sample are small, which can lead to biased results or non -conclusive results.
For example, in a review in 2023 of 33 studies (15,226 participants in total) on various complementary approaches used for COVVI -19, the authors have indicated that although most studies have shown positive results – in particular for products used in traditional Chinese medicine, other plants based on plants and acupuncture – evidence was mainly based on almost expressional studies, in which People were not randomly affected.
This information sheet presents information on research on some of the specific additional health approaches that have been studied for the treatment of symptoms of COVID-19.
What do we know about the security of complementary approaches for COVID-19?
- To discover the safety of specific food supplements that have been taken into account for COVID-19, see Food supplements at COVVI-19 timeA publication of the Food Additional Office (OD) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
- Overall, the practices of the mind and the body, such as acupuncture, meditation and yoga, generally have good security files when they are carried out correctly by a professional trained or taught by a well qualified instructor.
- People can get serious infections if they inappropriately use Neti pots or other nasal rinsing devices. Tap water is not sure For use as a nasal rinsing because it is not adequately filtered or treated. If your immune system does not work properly, see your health care provider before using nasal irrigation systems.
- It is important to find security information on any additional approach that you are considering. Some groups of people – such as children, the elderly, pregnant women and people with certain diseases and conditions – may have higher risks with certain practices.