Can garlic and other spicy foods prevent new coronavirus infection?
data map Xinhua News Agency issued
without basis.
Allicin and related nutrients have indeed shown a certain inhibitory effect on the pathogenic microorganism in in vitro experiments. However, it should be noted that these are mostly the results of in vitro cell tests on isolated and extracted ingredients such as allicin or alliin . This is completely different from eating garlic on a daily basis.
Judging from the current epidemic situation, there is no evidence that eating more garlic can prevent people from being infected with new coronavirus . Garlic has many health benefits, and moderate intake is good for health. However, it is really difficult to use garlic to prevent new coronavirus .
The same applies to other onions, ginger, chili peppers, and pepper.
Can drinking liquor prevent new coronavirus infection?
Baijiu does not have this function.
Although 75% medical alcohol can be used to wipe the surface of objects to kill the new coronavirus, it is powerless against the virus that has already entered the body, not to mention that almost all liquor does not have such a high alcohol content as medical alcohol. Moreover, drinking alcohol itself may irritate the human body, aggravate symptoms, and may affect the effectiveness of medication. In addition, drinking alcohol is inherently bad for health.
Can salt water gargle prevent new coronavirus infection?
brine does not have this functionality.
Zhong Nanshan’s team refuted rumors: Gargling with salt water is helpful for cleaning the mouth and throat, and is helpful for pharyngitis. However, the new coronavirus invades the respiratory tract, and gargling cannot clean the respiratory tract. Secondly, there are currently no research results suggesting that salt water has a killing effect on the new coronavirus.
Can taking medicine prevent COVID-19?
There is no such medicine.
There is currently no drug that can clearly reduce the possibility of COVID-19 infection. Whether it is the so-called COVID-19 specific drugs that are popular online, or cold medicines, etc., it is impossible to prevent COVID-19 infection by taking medication in advance. In addition to maintaining protective measures such as wearing a mask, washing hands frequently, ventilating the home frequently, and maintaining social distance, the correct way is to maintain a healthy diet, moderate exercise, and good sleep.
Will eating tangerines, oranges and other fruits lead to a positive antigen test?
is very unlikely. If the
antigen test is performed correctly, the sampling site is the nasal mucosa. Even if you eat an orange, it will not come into contact with orange juice, so there will be no impact. Orange juice can cause a positive result in the antigen test because it destroys the appropriate pH environment, but this itself does not meet the sampling standards. The results are meaningless, and it does not mean that the antigen test is inaccurate.
Can canned yellow peaches alleviate the symptoms of COVID-19?
It can replenish energy, and the efficacy of the medicine should not be taken seriously.
Canned yellow peaches are rich in nutrients. For many people whose appetite has deteriorated due to colds and fevers, an appropriate amount of yellow peaches can also help replenish energy and boost appetite. But it's more like a sweet "placebo" that doesn't relieve disease symptoms. Especially do not consume it when you have a cough, as it may aggravate the symptoms. The hot discussion among netizens is more about their feelings for their childhood and hometown. You don’t have to take the medicine’s efficacy at face value.
If you have a fever, you are infected with the new coronavirus?
is not necessarily the case.
Fever is only a symptom, not a diagnosis of the disease. You cannot judge what disease you have by fever alone. Therefore, the symptom of "fever" alone cannot be used to diagnose COVID-19. The diagnosis and treatment plan also states that "diagnosis must be made based on a comprehensive analysis of epidemiological history, clinical manifestations, laboratory tests, etc. A positive nucleic acid test for the new coronavirus is the primary criterion for diagnosis."
Masks contain graphene, is it harmful to human health?
fake.
Most of the so-called "graphene masks" currently on the market are gimmicks. For example, a certain "biomass graphene" raw material has been found to be processed from straw. It is worth noting that some mask materials use nanoscale activated carbon, and there is indeed a risk of inhaling particles when wearing activated carbon masks for a long time. For daily epidemic prevention, the public should choose protective masks that meet national standards and not gimmick products.
Will wearing a mask cause lung nodules and transform into lung cancer?
wear it with confidence.
Many people have pulmonary nodules. The main reason for the increase in the detection of pulmonary nodules is more advanced detection methods and more frequent screening, but it has nothing to do with masks. Moreover, in most cases, "pulmonary nodules ≠ lung cancer", there is no need to be too anxious. Wearing a mask correctly is still one of the effective ways to fight against the new coronavirus.
Can an ordinary mask be turned into an N95 mask by tying it into a knot?
cannot.
In terms of materials and protection levels, the filtration capacity of N95 masks will be higher than disposable medical masks and daily protective masks. The difference lies in the melt-blown cloth used in different types of masks. Although tying the ear straps of the mask can improve the fit between the mask and the face, it cannot change the material of the mask itself, so it cannot achieve the effect of "changing an ordinary mask into an N95 mask".
Source: Guan Ba Min
Process editor: tf030
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