A Drug Free Nasal Spray that Blocks Bacteria and Viruses!
A Promising 'Non-Drug' to Prevent Infections.
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Respiratory tract infections (RTIs), caused by a wide range of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microorganisms, are among the most common illnesses affecting populations across the globe. These infections can be classified into two main categories: upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs), which affect areas such as the nose, throat, and sinuses, and lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs), which impact the lungs and bronchi. While many RTIs are self-limiting and resolve without intervention, others are more severe, leading to substantial morbidity and mortality, particularly among vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly, and individuals with pre-existing health conditions. The global burden of these infections, exacerbated by factors like antibiotic resistance, underlines the urgent need for effective prevention and treatment strategies.
Impact of Respiratory Tract Infections on Healthcare Systems
The high incidence of RTIs places immense strain on healthcare systems worldwide. Seasonal surges in infections, such as during influenza season or pandemics like COVID-19, overwhelm hospitals, deplete resources, and strain healthcare workers. The COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated the devastating potential of respiratory pathogens, with millions of deaths and long-term health consequences, along with the widespread disruption of global health systems.
The above chart highlights this issue. India and few South East Asian countries are burdened by tuberculosis. The majority of cases of tuberculosis are those that affect the respiratory tract. So in a way, these countries also have RTIs as their major health burden.
A New Hope
Researchers have recently come up with a drug free nasal spray that forms a gel like matrix to block and neutralize viruses and bacteria. This spray has shown a near 100 per cent protection from respiratory infections by COVID-19, influenza, viruses, and pneumonia-causing bacteria.
Named Pathogen Capture and Neutralising Spray (PCANS) by the researchers, this novel drug-free spray was found to be long lasting and safe in preclinical studies. Human trials are pending. If found to be effective and safe in humans, this ‘non-drug’ could be a potential game changer when it comes to the health burden of respiratory tract infections. Unfortunately, therapeutic trials take time, and we may have to wait for a few years to see if this promise holds true.
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