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On whether gargling hydrogen peroxide can disinfect
Recently, there have been many investigations into the methods of epidemic protection, among which the question of whether gargling hydrogen peroxide can disinfect has attracted much attention.
Today, hydrogen peroxide has strong oxidizing properties. In common sense, it can break the structure of microorganisms and destroy its components in order to achieve the effect of disinfection and sterilization. However, in the mouth, the situation is complicated. Viruses exist in mucous membranes, saliva and other environments. Although hydrogen peroxide has the power of disinfection and sterilization, its impact on the oral environment cannot be ignored.
If the concentration of hydrogen peroxide is improper, it may damage the oral mucosa. The oral mucosa is the first line of defense against external aggression, and the disease is easily invaded if damaged. And the symbiosis of beneficial bacteria in the oral cavity maintains ecological balance. Hydrogen peroxide or accidental killing of beneficial bacteria can cause dysbiosis and antibiotic diseases.
In addition, there are many types of viruses with different characteristics. Although hydrogen peroxide may have an effect on some viruses, it cannot disinfect and sterilize all viruses. For example, some viruses with special envelopes or structures may be able to resist hydrogen peroxide oxidation.
To sum up, gargling hydrogen peroxide may have the potential to disinfect and sterilize some viruses, so it should be used with caution. The pros and cons must be weighed, and the concentration, duration and individual differences must be investigated. It is not blindly believed that it can completely kill the virus. The protection policy should be based on a comprehensive multi-faceted approach and done scientifically.
Recently, there have been many investigations into the methods of epidemic protection, among which the question of whether gargling hydrogen peroxide can disinfect has attracted much attention.
Today, hydrogen peroxide has strong oxidizing properties. In common sense, it can break the structure of microorganisms and destroy its components in order to achieve the effect of disinfection and sterilization. However, in the mouth, the situation is complicated. Viruses exist in mucous membranes, saliva and other environments. Although hydrogen peroxide has the power of disinfection and sterilization, its impact on the oral environment cannot be ignored.
If the concentration of hydrogen peroxide is improper, it may damage the oral mucosa. The oral mucosa is the first line of defense against external aggression, and the disease is easily invaded if damaged. And the symbiosis of beneficial bacteria in the oral cavity maintains ecological balance. Hydrogen peroxide or accidental killing of beneficial bacteria can cause dysbiosis and antibiotic diseases.
In addition, there are many types of viruses with different characteristics. Although hydrogen peroxide may have an effect on some viruses, it cannot disinfect and sterilize all viruses. For example, some viruses with special envelopes or structures may be able to resist hydrogen peroxide oxidation.
To sum up, gargling hydrogen peroxide may have the potential to disinfect and sterilize some viruses, so it should be used with caution. The pros and cons must be weighed, and the concentration, duration and individual differences must be investigated. It is not blindly believed that it can completely kill the virus. The protection policy should be based on a comprehensive multi-faceted approach and done scientifically.
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