Povidone Iodine (PVP-I) Oro-Nasal Spray: An Effective Shield for COVID-19 Protection for Health Care Worker (HCW), for all

nih.gov ^ | 4/8/2021 | Mostafa Kamal Arefin, FReeper smileyface

[ransomnote]

In the General/Chat forum, on a thread titled Q ~ Trust Trump's Plan ~ 09/03/21 Vol.368, Q Day 1407, smileyface wrote:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8026810/

Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2021 Apr 8 : 1–6. doi: 10.1007/s12070-021-02525-9 [Epub ahead of print]

PMCID: PMC8026810 PMID: 33846691

Povidone Iodine (PVP-I) Oro-Nasal Spray: An Effective Shield for COVID-19 Protection for Health Care Worker (HCW), for all

Mostafa Kamal Arefin corresponding author

Abstract

SARS- CoV-2 or novel coronavirus enters in human body through nose and mouth, stays there for a while. Then binds with ACE2 receptor, enters inside cell, multiply there and manifests. Again, Polyvinyl Pyrrolidone or Povidone Iodine (PVP-I) is a strong microbicidal agent having 99.99% virucidal efficacy in its only 0.23% concentration, irrespective of all known viruses, even in SARS- CoV-2 (in vitro). An oro-nasal spray is designed to apply the PVP-I in nose and oral cavity to gain a protective layer or coating over nasal and oral mucosa, so that SARS-CoV-2 can’t bind with the ACE-2 receptor and prevent their entry inside. So, it will be effective for prevention of COVID-19. Moreover, as PVP-I has the ability for destruction of SARS-CoV-2, transmission of SARS- CoV-2 from patient will be reduced also. Thus PVP-I oro-nasal spray can act as an effective shield for COVID-19 protection for healthcare workers, for all.

pdf of whole article https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8026810/pdf/12070_2021_Article_2525.pdf

See page 5

Povidone iodine 10% (trade name is Betadine) is readily available OTC at the local pharmacy. (I picked up a bottle last week in the health/med area of my grocery store.) A 0.6% solution could be made by adding 6ml of 10% povidone iodine to 94 ml of water (sterile, distilled or boiled).

[entropy12]

I am guessing curry powder (main ingredient is turmeric) must be helpful to subdue viruses, because India with more than 4 times bigger population crammed into a landmass 1/3rd size of USA had less deaths from covid than USA.

[entropy12]

I use vicks vaporub generic substitute after coming home from exposure to strangers in stores and restaurants.

[WHATNEXT?]

It was suggested as a substitute for Ivermectin in a posting yesterday. Yes, it is black cumin seed powder. I think the posting was a suggestion from Frontline Doctors.

[dkGba]

Powder or oil , they do have a video on their website how to use it

[Openurmind]

Lol, I have watched the commercial for those. My first thought was that it would be close to feeling like being water boarded. But I guess it would definitely clean you out. And you could probably add whatever you like.

[griswold3]

Used Alkalol since an ENT recommended the spray. Used to have numerous sinus infections
https://www.amazon.com/Alkalol-Natural-Soothing-Solvent-Cleaner/dp/B003YFG0M0

[tinamina]

Been studying up on black seed and honey today. The consensus is that it is best taken mixed with warm water. And the black seed can be ground for easy assimilation. It can also be fermented and taken with turmeric.
So the recipe called for warm water mixed with honey and ground black seed added, then drink.
I’m big into fermentation so I started an experiment which won’t be ready for a few days but I’m not sick so this is just for my medicine chest.
I ground 2 T of black seed and put it in a jar. I mixed in some whey from my unsweetened yogurt, then I added a T of sugar and a T of organic honey and some water. I covered loosely and put n the back of my ink where I emember to tend it. I will add a bit more honey every day for a week. When it bubbles up I will refrigerate for future use. The sugar is to speed up the process. Yea

[Bobalu]

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Equate-First-Aid-Iodine-Antiseptic-Liquid-8-fl-oz/236247392

And they have some cheap saline nasal spray...these bottles might be refillable with a DIY 1% povidone iodine solution...

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Equate-Saline-Nasal-Sodium-Chloride-3-fl-Oz/997275726

You could probably find a nasal spray bottle or small bottle of saline nasal spray at a dollar store.

Don’t use the betadine solution full strength, dilute it to 1%

i.e. 1oz of 10% betadine solution into 9oz water
or 1ml added to 9ml of water...etc

If the nasal spray bottles you have do not have a removable cap just make up some solution, squeeze the empty bottle and then hold it in the solution and release...the solution will suck up into the bottle.

The video below suggests a 10 to 1 mixture and that is fine but a 9 to 1 solution will be exactly accurate...but the video is close enough. I don’t think you need to throw out the solution after a day or so like the video suggests... I don’t see how a betadine solution could go bad that fast...lol that would be a very short shelf life, you would have to be at the betadine factory to use some on the spot...ha

https://odysee.com/@FrontlineCovid19CriticalCareAlliance:c/How-to-make-a-nose-drop-solution:7

[flaglady47]

I coat the inside of my nostrils with Neosporin (antibiotic ointment (zinc and antibiotic). Good protection and cheap.

[entropy12]

Smart idea...and it does not burn, right?
May be I should coat the mask with it as well.

[MD Expat in PA]

I coat the inside of my nostrils with Neosporin (antibiotic ointment (zinc and antibiotic). Good protection and cheap.

What should I avoid while using Neosporin?

Do not take by mouth. Neosporin is for use only on your skin. Avoid getting this medicine in your eyes, nose, or mouth. If this does happen, rinse with water.

https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-3744/neosporin-neo-bac-polym-topical/details

https://www.healthline.com/health/neosporin-in-nose#takeaway

[aMorePerfectUnion]

Thx!

[dandiegirl]

Hmmm.. I use Neosporin for every cut, scratch, blister, everything like that. Do you use it daily in your nostrils or just before you will be around a crowd?

[chickenlips]

Neosporin is for bacterial infections. What makes you think it will control a virus? Maybe the ointment base may create a barrier, but so would Vaseline.

[Think free or die]

"I coat the inside of my nostrils with Neosporin (antibiotic ointment (zinc and antibiotic). Good protection and cheap."

Be careful with zinc directly applied inside the nose. Some years ago my son and I both lost part of our sense of smell when we used Zicam swabs in the nose. They helped fight viruses but were found to damage the olfactory system. The swabs were withdrawn from the market, but for many people, the damage was done. I continue to take zinc, but in the form of pills or lozenges.

[Carriage Hill]

Ping to Iodine Nasal Mist thread...

[Jane Long]

We’ve been making/using this, for months.

Yet another layer of protection against viruses.

Thanks for posting.

[Jane Long]

Our ENT recommended putting neosporin in noses that were susceptible to dry and/or bloody noses, decades ago.

So far, so good….for all ;-)

[Carriage Hill]

www.immunemist.com/

[Carriage Hill]

BKMRK.