RESUMEN
COVID-19, an infection caused by SARS-CoV-2, had a devastating impact on people's lives. The pandemic placed a heavy burden on healthcare systems and impacted the care of patients, including those with pain. This narrative review aims to highlight the challenges in managing pain and fever resulting from COVID-19 and pre-existing conditions, and to discuss the role of over the counter analgesics as a key part of the COVID-19 treatment regimen. As most patients with COVID-19 are being managed in the outpatient setting, lifestyle interventions and over the counter analgesics are readily available options to effectively treat pain and fever, which can help to decrease the burden on the healthcare system during the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 is an infection caused by SARS-CoV-2. The COVID-19 pandemic not only affects patient lives, but also heavily impacts healthcare systems. This review aims to discuss the available literature on how to manage pain from COVID-19 and encourage a consensus meeting for recommendations. As most patients with COVID-19 are being managed in the outpatient setting, lifestyle interventions and over the counter analgesics are readily available options to effectively treat pain and fever, which can help to decrease the demand on the healthcare system during the COVID-19 pandemic.