Alcohol aggravates the course of acute respiratory viral infections and can lead to complications.
There is an opinion that acute respiratory infections can be cured by drinking alcohol during the illness. According to psychiatrist-drug addict Marina Kalyuzhnaya, this is a common misconception.
Alcohol not only does not cure colds, but can complicate the course of the disease, said the doctor in conversation with Lenta.Ru. For example, instead of the expected slowing of viral reproduction, alcohol can cause swelling of mucous membranes, which are already inflamed due to the disease.
- This, in turn, prolongs the course of the inflammatory process, - explained Kalyuzhnaya.
In addition, beer and brandy act as a diuretic, so will lead to drying of mucous membranes, which will contribute to a more active multiplication of bacteria.
With influenza alcohol is strictly contraindicated, reminded the narcologist. The fact is that the flu virus causes the release of toxins, and alcohol enhances this process.
Earlier, Russians were warned about a new wave of coronavirus.