Possible use of alcohol vapors by inhalation in the treatment of COVID-19 in clinical ill patients

Authors

  • Saif ul Islam Adventist Hospital, United States of America

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20204099

Keywords:

COVID-19, Ethanol vapors, Inhalation

Abstract

Ethyl alcohol or ethanol is an effective chemical in denaturing enveloped viruses in vitro, including SARS-CoV-2. It is found that exposure of only 30 seconds is sufficient to deactivate the virus. Alcohol has never been used for the treatment of viral lung infection. However, alcohol vapors by inhalation are used for acute respiratory distress syndrome and alcohol withdrawals.

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Published

2020-09-22

How to Cite

Islam, S. ul. (2020). Possible use of alcohol vapors by inhalation in the treatment of COVID-19 in clinical ill patients. International Journal of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology, 9(10), 1627–1628. https://doi.org/10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20204099