Abstract：
BACKGROUND:The emergence of SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has upset health systems around the world and caused immeasurable losses and costs. Until a vaccine will become available, the recommended prevention measures remain physical distancing and enhanced hygiene. METHODS AND FINDINGS:The proteic structure external to the virus is the main target that may eventually lead to reduce or block its replication in the upper airways. We developed a protocol based of repeated steam inhalation cycles aimed at reducing the risk of progression to full blown infection if performed soon after contagion. The protocol has been used in a single-center open label trial on ten infected asymptomatic or pauci-symptomatic health care professionals. CONCLUSIONS:The promising results we obtained with this easily accessible, non-invasive and inexpensive procedure should prompt controlled trials.
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la Marca G,Barp J,Frenos S,Mugelli A,Galli L,Calistri E,Biasucci G,De Masi S,Guerrini Rdoi
10.1016/j.lfs.2020.118801subject
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