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I heard the early symptom of this corona virus is a sore throat. if you drink warm liquids, they will flush the virus to the stomach where the acids will kill the virus and prevent it from reaching the lungs. true?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Not so simple: It is a respiratory virus and the virus travels into the lungs. So, no drinking warm liquids will not be protective.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 5/17/2020

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A member asked:

I heard the early symptom of this corona virus is a sore throat. if you drink warm liquids, they will flush the virus to the stomach where the acids will kill the virus and prevent it from reaching the lungs. true?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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