Posted on 08/14/2021 9:39:02 AM PDT by ConservativeMind
COVID-19 immunizations are the foundation of stopping the spread of the virus, keeping us safe and getting back to normal, but even as vaccines roll out and cases plummet across the province, research into treatment options remains a crucial element in the global fight against COVID-19.
Povidone iodine, known by the brand name Betadine, is a topical antiseptic – a substance that kills and prevents the growth of microorganisms. It is commonly used to help heal wounds and disinfect skin before and after surgery. It has also been used with success at the St. Paul’s Sinus Centre as a nasal rinse to treat chronic inflammation diseases of the nasal cavity.
The purpose of this new study is to determine if povidone-iodine used in a sinus rinse and throat gargles or gel nasal spray are effective treatments for patients diagnosed with COVID-19.
Stopping the disease early
“We believe that this treatment will be a game-changer for COVID-19,” says Dr. Amin. “While most groups are working on developing a vaccine or treatments for hospitalized and severe patients, we are working on stopping the disease in an early stage, when the symptoms are mild and we can delay the spread of the virus to the lungs.”
The study is currently recruiting patients diagnosed with COVID-19 who are isolating at home. Participants will be sent a kit containing saliva sample collection cups, treatment, and questionnaires. The treatment will be randomly assigned (either povidone iodine rinses and gargles, placebo rinses and gargles, or povidone iodine gel forming nasal spray). Participant are asked to perform the treatment twice a day for 14 days. At the end of the study, the research team will determine if povidone iodine reduces the concentration of the virus in saliva samples compared to a placebo.
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C19early.com has many such studies across treatment options.
Treatment options. Wow, they could look into TREATING Covid-19. Now there’s novel concept!
Whoulda thunkit!
Bkmrk
They should have done this over a year ago.
I have been using it when I saw it recommended by an ENT last year
Folks allergic to iodine left out In The cold, but good news for those that can try it
Ping
I wonder if a zinc based mouthwash (SmartMouth) would be useful?
People are going to drink iodine now , D’oh
I used Zicam on the Delta
Here is something else (mouthwash) that a doctor mentioned on a podcast interview .... easily obtained:
Cetylpyridinium chloride-containing mouthwashes shown to inhibit SARS-CoV-2 in oral cavity
https://lewlewmedia.com/cetylpyridinium-chloride-containing-mouthwashes-shown-to-inhibit-sars-cov-2-in-oral-cavity/
Check the ingredients on the mouthwash, but I believe ACT, Scope & Colgate have it.
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I can’t possibly work since it costs less than $10000 a liter
Kinda like putting a disinfectant into your body. Wow! Who thought of that?
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you can use cetylpyridinium chloride mouthwash.
I have seen mixed info on chlorahexadine mouthwash.
I would guess one could use hydrogen peroxide with the same effects. I gargle with it all the time.
And yet another case of Trump being right even when he is “wrong.”
yeah, a few drops of walmart Betadine in your neti pot nasal irrigator ...
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