Upper respiratory infections: viruses as well as covid. Simple advice

A good prophylaxis against any viral infection, coughs and colds, and after potential exposure

Things to think about if you have a positive test and go home to isolate.

Do the gargle and nano nasal spray regularly in company of those who might have germs.

Below reviewed papers of medical research in support

Ways to reduce your viral load, lower chances of a bad outcome from covid and turn your lateral flow negative. Use antiviral gargle and nasal spray as a prophylaxis if exposed to carriers – after travelling etc.
This is not a substitute for medical advice! (but we do it and we were both doctors. Never tested +ve)

Breathing exercise
https://youtu.be/HwLzAdriec0

** Gargle with mouthwash alcohol free (containing CPC 0,07%). During a good gargle you breath in the vapour to the lungs. In vitro and early clinical trials at university of Wales and NIH ->
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-54971650
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7454736/ https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04341688

Oxygen saturation monitor. Keep above 93%. Should be 99% unless you have chronic lung problems
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08MXL9DPT/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_HpV5FbEJC91SE?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Vit D high strength
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B086V74KKR/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_csV5FbTFJ563M?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Pronation. Lying face down drains lungs best if very sick – should be under medical care!

Hydration. 

** The Health Factory ENT Nano Zinc & Silver Nasal Spray Ears (Eyes) Nose Throat 15 millilitres 150 sprays  https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07CR8K5GH/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_oaX6Fb21S51KS

** Steam inhalations (viruses are heat sensitive). Your grandmother used friar’s balsam, but it was the steam that killed the viruses causing pneumonia….

NB This is not intended in any way to be a substitute for proper medical advice.

Jonathan Hazell (FRCS retired)

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