Ramatroban, an allergy medicine used in Japan may be beneficial for COVID-19 treatment, especially in the elderly and obese.

Altered Prostanoids: A Link between COVID-19 Severity, Obesity, and Age

An available medication used in Japan for allergies could be an effective treatment for COVID-19 in the elderly and overweight.

Obesity is associated with a pro-inflammatory state. Aging is also associated with changes in the immune system. Could there be a…