We all know that novel coronavirus is highly infectious and belongs to respiratory tract infections. It mainly spreads through droplets and contacts. Many people use salt water to gargle in order to avoid infection. Can novel coronavirus be prevented by salt water gargle? Let's take a look at it!
Can gargle prevent novel coronavirus?
Not really. Salt water gargling is good for cleaning the mouth and throat, and is helpful for pharyngitis.
The novel coronavirus invaded the respiratory tract and gargle without cleaning the respiratory tract. No novel coronavirus has been found to be effective in killing any salt.
Could novel coronavirus be prevented by salting the nose?
There is no evidence novel coronavirus infection can be prevented by washing nasal cavity with normal saline. There is limited evidence that regular nasal irrigation with saline can help people recover more quickly from a cold. However, frequent nasal cleaning does not prevent respiratory infections.
What are the symptoms of novel coronavirus?
People infected with the virus will have different degrees of symptoms, some are just fever or mild cough, some will develop pneumonia, some are more serious or even death. At present, the mortality rate of the virus is about 2% to 4%, but this is a very early percentage and may change as more information becomes available. At the same time, this does not mean that it is not serious, just that people infected with the virus do not necessarily face the most serious consequences.
The novel coronavirus is transmitted mainly by droplets of coughing or sneezing. In view of this mode of transmission, most cases are still related to direct contact, mainly in the process of close contact.
Novel coronavirus has never been found in human body before, and there is no vaccine or drug available. However, a lot of research and development has been carried out on the prevention and treatment of the same kind of coronavirus, and it is believed that effective methods will be found soon.
How to avoid novel coronavirus infection in family members
It's better to live alone and reduce contact with family.
Try not to share the toilet with others, or do necessary cleaning and disinfection after using the toilet.
Reduce the exposure of respiratory secretions. When coughing or spraying, cover your mouth and nose with your hand or tissue. If you spit, wrap it with a tissue and then throw it into the garbage can.
Wash hands with soap and running water immediately after contact with respiratory secretions.
