COVID-19 Myth Busters

Fridge is not a breeding ground for black fungus

Fridge is not a breeding ground for black fungus

NEW DELHI: India has been battling with surging cases of Black Fungus along with the…

Gujarat doctors warn against ‘cow dung therapy’ to boost immunity

Gujarat doctors warn against ‘cow dung therapy’ to boost immunity

AHMEDABAD: Doctors in Gujarat have warned against the use of so-called ‘cow dung therapy’ to…

Various posts on social media, ranging from home remedies to Ayurveda and Unani medication, are being spread with no effective evidence or verification from a credible source. Decrease in SpO2 level is a major point of concern for many victims and many remedies are spread claiming to help restore the oxygen level in people who are COVID-19 positive. CLAIM One such claim going viral on social media is the ‘lemon therapy’ which says that pouring pure lemon juice into the nose of a COVID-19 positive patient can improve the oxygen saturation level in the body and can also protect the patient against the novel coronavirus. TRUTH Press Information Bureau (PIB) tried to verify this information and described it as ‘completely fake’ and also said that lemon therapy cannot boost immunity or prevent anyone from COVID-19 infection. The bureau added that there is no scientific evidence that can prove that coronavirus is eliminated by putting lemon juice in the nose.

Lemon juice drops in nose can’t prevent COVID-19 or increase SpO2

Various posts on social media, ranging from home remedies to Ayurveda and Unani medication, are…

Homeopathic Aspidosperma Q 20 is not a substitute for oxygen in COVID patients

Homeopathic Aspidosperma Q 20 is not a substitute for oxygen in COVID patients

NEW DELHI: Aspidosperma Q 20 is a homeopathic medicine and is advised for clearing breathing…

There’s no risk in getting vaccinated 5 days before or after periods

There’s no risk in getting vaccinated 5 days before or after periods

The Government of India recently declared that every citizen of India above 18 years of…

Steam inhalation does not prevent or treat coronavirus infection

Steam inhalation does not prevent or treat coronavirus infection

Steam inhalation is one of the most commonly used home remedies to soothe and open…