A Russian doctor revealed a new way to reduce the spread of the emerging corona virus (Covid 19), by washing the nose with soap.
Dr. Larisa Alexiyeva said that washing the nose with soap prevents the spread of viruses on the mucous membranes of the nasopharynx, an ancient method that was also used in the Soviet era to prevent viral diseases, according to what she explained in an interview to the newspaper "Vechernaya Moskva", and transferred it to the site "Russia Today" .
Alexeyeva added that the alkaline substances in the soap do not allow viruses to stick to the mucous membrane, noting that washing soap is very effective in this area.
She stated that excessive use of soap for washing leads to weakening of the skin's immunity and an imbalance in the level of its acidity (р وي balance) and causes its dryness as well: “In order to avoid these negatives, after the nose wash, use essential oils such as mint oil, cinnamon oil or cloves, because they Anti-inflammatory and helps to fight diseases. And when no such oils are available, olive oil, or baby cream can be used.
The doctor stressed the importance of washing hands to the elbows, as well as the face, neck and nose, while leaving soap for 2-3 minutes and then washing them with warm water. The doctor advises all office workers the same thing, as they can clean the mucous membrane of the nose by inserting a finger or by taking soap water in the palm of the hand and inhaling it a little, and then cleaning the nose.
She pointed out that to prevent viral infection, you must first of all maintain a distance between you and others.