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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Oops. Yes Betadine.
... putting a disinfectant into your body..
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Once, after flying when I _thought_ I was recovered from a cold, but wasn’t, I had to see *The Flying Doctor* on an island in the Coral Sea. She prescribed Betadine nasal rinse and gargle.
Luckily, in that location,there was no need to dive to see wildlife. All you had to do was submerge your head and it was all there.
The iodine rinse/gargle did shorten the duration of my infection and gave some symptomatic relief.
...Dentists...
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Back in the ancient days of my youth, dentists used an iodine mouthwash. Can still recall the smell/taste of the stuff. They didn’t have the spritzing devices, the patient had to swish and rinse repeatedly during the procedures. There was even a little sink with running water to flush it attached to the chair.
Haven’t thought of any of that in years.
i don’t recall that- but i didn’t really go to dentists till i was around 38- never had cavities till then- that’s when they really began to go quick- sugar junkie and smoker- not good for teeth-
My post was in response to someone who had an allergy to betadine. My internal disinfectant is scotch so I’m good to go....
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