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Written by ikuo on 2025-01-15 at 16:01

Question for the covid-cautious community:

I know some people use iota-carrageenan nasal sprays as an additional measure on top of masks, air cleaning, ventilation, etc. I've heard of people using them for high-risk situations like airplanes or medical appointments.

I'm wondering - not for me, for someone who is not happy wearing a mask - would using a nasal spray INSTEAD of a mask be a "better than nothing" option? Is iota-carrageenan nasal spray safe to use daily?

Thanks!

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Written by Raptor on 2025-01-15 at 17:18

@ikuo1000 Any prevention actions are better than none, but I want to be clear that I would never recommend something "instead of" masking. That said, I'm in the US and use a xylitol nasal spray and CPC mouthwash in addition to masks. Both are safe for multiple daily uses. Sounds like iota-carrageenan nasal sprays like Nasitrol are equally safe to use several times a day.

Once my xylitol spray runs out, I'll be switching to hypochlorous acid (HOCl) for both nasal spray and mouthwash (CPC can turn your teeth brown). HOCl is cheap to DIY at home and is surprisingly safe and effective.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34236253/

Indoor air filters such as Corsi-Rosenthal boxes and just general air circulation and ventilation would of course also be helpful. I would basically be pushing every other prevention method if someone will not mask.

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Written by ikuo on 2025-01-15 at 17:49

@Raptorrrr Thank you for weighing in! I appreciate your perspective.

Yes, I agree, nasal sprays are no substitute for masks and I wouldn't "recommend" it. I'm just considering it as a "better than nothing last resort" option for daily situations like school or work, where the person must go but refuses to mask and has no control over ventilation or air cleaning.

I haven't heard of hypochlorous acid! I will check out your link. Thanks.

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