Hello,
I simply don't know whether CS would be able to kill all the viral
pathogens in the lungs before being exhaled. It would seem wise to
err on the side of safety.
With a small ultrasonic Omron unit, the user could simply go into a
shower room or a small closet to use the unit and thereby reduce the
risk of contamination to others. The idea just came to mind that an
ultrasonic humidifier, filled with CS, might be of use in this
situation, as the CS mist in the air might also reduce the chance of
infection by exhaled CS mist. So, one would nebulize in a confined,
restricted space vaporized with CS.
Given that 70% of the people infected with avian flu die, these
speculations are potentially valuable. My worry is overwhelmed
hospitals and a great many caregivers too sick to help others.
Self-help may be really crucial, and a bit of preparedness now could
prevent a lot of heartbreak later.
JBB
On Saturday, Dec 4, 2004, at 10:00 Asia/Tokyo, marmar...@aol.com wrote:
In a message dated 12/3/2004 5:33:04 AM Central Standard Time,
jbrit...@cc.nakamura-u.ac.jp writes:
Epidemiologists fear a pandemic of avian flu and we had better be
prepared to help ourselves. Staying well to help is essential, so do
not inhale nebulized CS exhalations.
Hi Jonathon -- I've been mulling this one over all afternoon. :-) I
can see where inhaled exhalations could have spread disease -- but I
don't see where this could be a concern with nebulized CS
exhalations. Wouldn't the CS have killed any pathogens, exhaled
included? MA
