A discussion on povidone-iodine treatments and their effect on viruses such as COVID-19
In the first of the Vision2Voice KOL Spotlight in Medicine Video Series, President Dan Rehal sits down with Dr. Wallace Duff to talk about his work in the otolaryngology field, specifically related to the prevention of COVID-19 with povidone-iodine (iodopovidone). During his time serving in the Vietnam War, Dr. Duff began exploring the use of povidone-iodine treatments for viral ear infections which was so successful that he continued his research to include other treatment use cases. His pioneering work with povidone-iodine has led him to become a thought leader in medical prevention for infection and viruses, including multiple COVID-19 variants beyond vaccinations. With more than 30 years of practicing medicine, Dr. Duff has his own surgical practice, and is an associate professor of medicine at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
In this Spotlight interview, Dr. Duff suggests that povidone-iodine can be used as an additional preventative agent from viruses, specifically COVID-19. Administered through the ears, nose, or throat, this solution can lessen the viral load of diseases and prevent further symptoms and sickness.
“It’s a prevention. If you get the disease (COVID-19) and still use it, it’ll get the viral load down”
– Dr. Duff
The simplest treatment requiring the combination of only two products, povidone-iodine, and a nasal saline solution, can be easily administered through the nose. In addition to its simplicity, this prevention is cost-effective and readily available at any drugstore.
This video takes you through how to make a povidone-iodine nasal spray, administer the treatment, explores the preventative benefits, the research behind the science, and more. See below for links to multiple studies referenced by Dr. Duff.
Watch the full video above.
The Vision2Voice KOL Spotlight in Medicine Video Series is designed to provide a platform to the best and brightest thought leaders in medicine. The opinions expressed in this series are solely those of the healthcare professionals and do not necessarily reflect the viewpoints of Vision2Voice Healthcare Communications.
References
- In Vitro Efficacy of a Povidone-Iodine Nasal Antiseptic for Rapid Inactivation of SARS-CoV-2
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaotolaryngology/article-abstract/2770785 - Laboratory Studies Confirm BETADINE Antiseptic Products’ Effectiveness Against COVID-19 Virus
https://apnews.com/press-release/business-wire/d4a69c2b74704499bbebc9136065f801 - UConn Health Researchers Find a Simple Oral Rinse Can Inactivate the COVID-19 Virus
https://today.uconn.edu/2020/06/uconn-health-researchers-find-simple-oral-rinse-can-inactivate-covid-19-virus/ - Povidone-iodine and carrageenan are candidates for SARS-CoV-2 infection control
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33034297/ - Benefits and Safety of Nasal Saline Irrigations in a Pandemic– Washing COVID-19 Away
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaotolaryngology/fullarticle/2768627 - COVID-19: Ophthalmic prophylactic and therapeutic measures
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32461492/ - A Surgical Protocol to Mitigate the SARS-CoV-2 Transmission Using Multifocal Povidone- Iodine Applications in Lacrimal Surgeries During Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32496394/ - Surgical management of head and neck tumours during the Sars-CoV (COVID-19) pandemic
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32271745/ - ‘POLIDON’ Approach-A Novel Solution for the ENT & Skull Base Surgeons in COVID-19 era
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33102188/ - Considerations for povidone-iodine antiseptis in pediatric nasal and pharyngeal surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32979667/ - Pharmaceutical assessment of polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP): As excipient from conventional to controlled delivery systems with a spotlight on COVID-19 inhibition
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32905026/ - Use of mouthwashes against COVID-19 in dentistry
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32859459/ - Consideration of povidone-iodine as a public health intervention for COVID-19: Utilization as “Personal Protective Equipment” for frontline providers exposed in high-risk head and neck and skull base oncology care
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32317139/ - A Surgical Protocol to Mitigate the SARS-CoV-2 Transmission Using Multifocal Povidone- Iodine Applications in Lacrimal Surgeries During Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32496394/ - Could the common antiseptic Betadine be a game changer in the fight against the coronavirus?
https://abc7.com/betadine-antiseptic-coronavirus-studies/6376551/ - The One Thing That Could Help You “Wash COVID Away”
https://bestlifeonline.com/nasal-irrigation-coronavirus/ - Gargling for Coronavirus? What Science Can Tell Us
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/29/well/live/gargle-gargling-coronavirus-infections-bacteria-virus.html
