Thermal inactivation of SARS COVID-2 virus: Are steam inhalations a potential treatment?
Life Sci
; 265: 118801, 2021 Jan 15.
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| ID: mdl-33232690
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
The emergence of SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has upset health systems around the world and caused immeasurable losses and costs. Until a vaccine will become available, the recommended prevention measures remain physical distancing and enhanced hygiene. METHODS ANDFINDINGS:
The proteic structure external to the virus is the main target that may eventually lead to reduce or block its replication in the upper airways. We developed a protocol based of repeated steam inhalation cycles aimed at reducing the risk of progression to full blown infection if performed soon after contagion. The protocol has been used in a single-center open label trial on ten infected asymptomatic or pauci-symptomatic health care professionals.CONCLUSIONS:
The promising results we obtained with this easily accessible, non-invasive and inexpensive procedure should prompt controlled trials.Palavras-chave
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Vapor
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SARS-CoV-2
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COVID-19
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Temperatura Alta
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En
Ano de publicação:
2021
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