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| Nose blocked, heat added 04 |
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It is time for an update on my treatment for colds. Since April when I posted my first blog on colds I have been searching for clinical evidence that validates my assumptions. I found the limit for the rhinovirus and its 200 or variations but there has not been an equivalent study for the coronaviruses. I found one paper that shows the S spike glycoprotein which helps to connect the virus to the host cell doesn’t work in situ above 37.50C(99.5F)which means the virus Cov2 can’t connect. It is not clear what happens to the virus but it seems to be killed at above this temperature and humidity making it more sensitive just above the human average normal temperature.
While I assumed from one paper that most of the replications occurred in
the nasopharynx at the back of the nose, of the upper respiratory tract, it can
also reproduce before that at the top of the nose in the smell sensory area. It
can also happen below these areas and just above the tongue. Hence the loss of
smell and coughing.
Another point I found was that the average temperature of humans is
dropping below 370C. My temperature is around 36.3 and 36.60C(97.3-97.9F).
This temperature difference is enough to make older folks vulnerable to the
third stage after the virus stage stops shedding. The lungs and central nervous
systems become compromised.
Heat when applied to colds by breathing saturated air at 430C(109.4F) for 20 minutes per 2 to 3 intervals has been tested on rhinovirus over 20 years ago
with an 80% success rate. By applying heat by direct conduction to the
bone and cartilage to the infected is more efficient and doesn't require
sophisticated equipment. The process is to extend the natural effect of a fever, to an area that is normally cooled by incoming air which compromises the fever
effectiveness. I have found that the symptoms drop off overnight.
What I am getting to is that it is best to combine my last 3 posts to
get the best results. That is to add extra heat, blocking the nose closed, where to apply the heat and how to make a hand warming pouch .
This will make my treatment most effective particularly for older people. There
are still some caveats below with some redundancy from the last post. I believe
this treatment is viable.
In simplified terms:
1. get a heat source of your choice as suggested,
2. plug your nose, breathe through your mouth.
3. hold the heat source of your choice, on your face for the designated time and location,
4. Times up, remove nose plug tape,
5. Clear your nose as needed.
The caveats: There are some rules.
- You should have a fever, preferably defined as
high. Fever is your friend.
- You have recently tested positive for COVID-19
Asymptomatic or symptomatic.
- You have a newly acquired cough, sore throat,
runny nose, sore sinuses, loss of sense of smell.
- This must be applied within the first week of
any of the above.
- Should not be applied under very high fever
conditions (cytokine storm).
- Don’t take any aspirin, acetaminophen (paracetamol), or
ibuprofen as they lower the fever.
- Repeat the process the next day if necessary.
( If stored properly, hand-warmers work for 6 to 10 hours and can be stored
if sealed in a plastic bag.)
- A maximum direct heat application of 41-420C is
sufficient.
- Keep warm, wear a hat, sweater, and scarf.
- Be smart! Wear a mask until everyone is vaccinated.
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| Me, fooling around, 2 hats, 3 neck warmers Checking Temperature Effects It warms the incoming air |
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2. 2. -Body
temperature and host species preferences of SARS-CoV-2.
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Temperature and Relative Humidity on the Viability of the SARS coronavirus,
K. H. Chan, et al,
https://www.hindawi.com/journals/av/2011/734690/
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-Role of fever and ambient temperature
in COVID-19
Muhammad Hamdan Gul,a Zin Mar Htun,b and Asad Inayatc
5. -Animal and translational models of
SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19
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6. -Fever and the thermal regulation of immunity: the immune system feels the heat Sharon S. Evans, Elizabeth A. Repasky, and Daniel T. Fisher
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This is a test by me. Alan you have created an incredible solution to an insoluble problem. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteHold on, do I hear someone disputing this outrageous claim. There should be at least a thumbs up or down.