Coronavirus Discovery: Indigestion and Heartburn Drugs May Increase Chances of COVID-19 by Two-Fold

By Nhx T. Tech Time

Until now, scientists are still trying to understand COVID-19 fully to help ensure people’s safety. A new study suggests that popular indigestion and heartburn drugs could increase the risks of getting coronavirus infection.

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People who take certain indigestion and heartburn medicines are more likely to contract COVID-19.
Higher Risk of COVID-19 Infection
In a Daily Mail report, the team of researchers was led by scientists from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California.

According to the researchers, they have found out that those who take proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), best known as the brands Nexium and Prilosec, have significantly increased their risk of getting COVID-19 positive those who don’t take the medication.

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