By The Bay Posted September 28, 2020 #1 Β Share Posted September 28, 2020 Two Australian companies Ena Respiratory working with Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) and Melbourne biotech Starpharma are both developing a new preventative nasal spray that could protect people from COVID-19 infection and prevent transmission. Full articles in links, HMRI and the Age newspaper. Great research by the little Aussie battlers. π€ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted September 28, 2020 #2 Β Share Posted September 28, 2020 There could be something in that .Heard a talk about the benefits of breathing through your nose , HeresΒ an article re breathingΒ Β https://www.gaiam.com/blogs/discover/breathing-is-believing-the-importance-of-nasal-breathing Β Β THE PATH OF THE BREATH The air we breathe is first processed through the nose. The nose is a miraculous filter lined with tiny hairs calledΒ cilia. The cilia have many functions: they filter, humidify and warm or cool the air (depending on the temperature) before it enters the lungs. It is estimated that cilia protect our bodies against about 20Β billionparticles of foreign matter every day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekka49 Posted September 28, 2020 #3 Β Share Posted September 28, 2020 2 hours ago, By The Bay said: Two Australian companies Ena Respiratory working with Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) and Melbourne biotech Starpharma are both developing a new preventative nasal spray that could protect people from COVID-19 infection and prevent transmission. Full articles in links, HMRI and the Age newspaper. Great research by the little Aussie battlers. π€ We can only hope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted September 28, 2020 #4 Β Share Posted September 28, 2020 (edited) However it could give people a false sense of security as the virus can also enter the body through the mouth or eyes. Edited September 28, 2020 by OzKiwiJJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum52 Posted September 28, 2020 #5 Β Share Posted September 28, 2020 3 hours ago, OzKiwiJJ said: However it could give people a false sense of security as the virus can also enter the body through the mouth or eyes. Julie, I think the nasal spray willΒ just not protect the nose but the whole respiratory system. I assume it would work similar to a vaccine.Β Β Leigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted September 28, 2020 #6 Β Share Posted September 28, 2020 24 minutes ago, possum52 said: Julie, I think the nasal spray willΒ just not protect the nose but the whole respiratory system. I assume it would work similar to a vaccine.Β Β Leigh I didn't get that impression from reading the article. I think a vaccine would still be needed but it may provide additional protection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum52 Posted September 28, 2020 #7 Β Share Posted September 28, 2020 4 minutes ago, OzKiwiJJ said: I didn't get that impression from reading the article. I think a vaccine would still be needed but it may provide additional protection. Sorry I misread the article. The spray, Β it is hoped will complement the vaccine. So it would help protect the whole respiratory system not just the nasal passages.Β Β Leigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted September 29, 2020 #8 Β Share Posted September 29, 2020 All these developments will help with other ailment not just Covid. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted September 29, 2020 #9 Β Share Posted September 29, 2020 19 minutes ago, MicCanberra said: All these developments will help with other ailment not just Covid. Yes, and that's a big plus. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted September 29, 2020 #10 Β Share Posted September 29, 2020 Just now, OzKiwiJJ said: Yes, and that's a big plus. Now Switzerland's flag, that is a big plus. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted September 29, 2020 #11 Β Share Posted September 29, 2020 3 hours ago, MicCanberra said: Now Switzerland's flag, that is a big plus. ππππ€£ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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