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Stomach Acid & Heartburn Drugs Linked with COVID-19 Outcomes
Stomach Acid & Heartburn Drugs Linked with COVID-19 Outcomes
While sick with COVID-19, President Trump is taking an antacid. Doctors have been exploring whether these medicines can treat SARS-CoV-2 infections, and the results are mixed.
Stomach Acid & Heartburn Drugs Linked with COVID-19 Outcomes
Stomach Acid & Heartburn Drugs Linked with COVID-19 Outcomes

While sick with COVID-19, President Trump is taking an antacid. Doctors have been exploring whether these medicines can treat SARS-CoV-2 infections, and the results are mixed.

While sick with COVID-19, President Trump is taking an antacid. Doctors have been exploring whether these medicines can treat SARS-CoV-2 infections, and the results are mixed.

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