Medicine & TechnologyThe plausibility of a nasal spray to control or lessen COVID-19 virus transmission is being investigated. How effective is this option? Read to find out.
While one study showed some mouthwashes may help reduce viral load in the mouth, they do not kill the virus in the lungs or nose, and they cannot cure COVID-19, too.
Doctors and developers of the Betadine, Avrio Health, have recently warned the public against misuse of antiseptic saying, Iodine doesn’t have any ability to either treat or prevent COVID-19.
A scientist recently claimed daily oral hygiene can protect one from COVID-19 and be a life-saver. Earlier, in February a study suggested severe gum disease raises the danger of death with the infection by almost nine times.
A recent study claims that mouthwash contains chemicals that can kill the coronavirus by destroying the virus' outer layer. However, the WHO says that there is no evidence that the mouth hygiene product can indeed kill the virus that causes COVID-19.