Everyone might have been familiar with the word Pneumonia and may be well aware of the dangers of it. Many researches are being carried out on the topic Pneumonia in order to find a better cure for it and most importantly how to avoid it completely. According to a new study, it is stated that Statin drugs which are usually used to lower the cholesterol level will be reducing the risk from developing the pneumonia. Researchers have analyzed the following from a huge international study that efficacy of rosuvastatin (Crestor) is helping by preventing the heart disease. The trial was conducted almost among 18,000 adults those who are aged about 50 and older and who did not had any record of heart disease or diabetes. The selection for the trial was a random process and the Crestor was tested among the random victims.
The data obtained from the trial was of very supporting factor to the conclusion to the hypothesis that was stated above which is the statement that the statin treatment might be associated with a reticent protective effect against some infections. And the researches believe that with the above analysis they could be able to specifically carry out the investigation regarding the statin effect on infection. Researchers are also found a tremendous decrease in many other infection types such as soft tissue infections, gynecologic infections and fungal infections.
In olden days, the drug statins such as Lipitor and some other was used by researchers those who are intended in protecting brain functions and also lowering the risk for multiple sclerosis. Also, it is also been allied to some other risk conditions like memory loss, depression and in the development of diabetes. There is also a negative theory stating that the usage of statin increases the risk of developing pneumonia yet there is no reasonable proof. Also, there is an additional saying that placebo works better than the statin in reducing the risk of pneumonia. Since there are many negative suggestions coming up for the usage of the drug statin, it is still under further investigations.
It is believed that since the reason some people are showing a better result towards pneumonia after the usage of the drug statin, it could not be concluded that this would be the right medicine and will be needing a right prove to use it on patients. Also, no treatments could be given on the patients on assumptions and with fewer proofs. All the researchers need is an exact proof for making the statin a legal medicine for reducing the pneumonia.
Overall, we cannot simply state that the drug statin would be the exact medicine for reducing the risk of pneumonia and it needs a strong proof to conclude so. Therefore, it is wiser not to conclude on our own that taking statins could be reducing the pneumonia and all we need to do is to look out for a strong proof before we take any kind of medications. Whatever the disease may be, it is our duty to consult a legal doctor before taking any kind of medications.
