Several social media posts are promoting the false claims that pneumonia caused by COVID-19 has been misdiagnosed and is an allergic reaction to viral particles. Some of the posts also recommend antihistamines to treat COVID-19 pneumonia. Pneumonia is one of the most common and serious complications of COVID-19 and has been well studied over the past year. The symptoms are unrelated to allergies and cannot be treated with antihistamines.
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Bad actors online continue to try to downplay severe COVID-19 disease by promoting false diagnoses and treatments. Debunking these false claims and emphasizing that antihistamines are not an approved treatment for COVID-19 is recommended. Fact Checking Source(s):
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