Ethanol inhalation for respiratory infections due to enveloped viruses

Title : Ethanol inhalation for respiratory infections due to enveloped viruses

Abstract:

This review deals with enveloped viruses, whose structure is basically descripted, with particular attention to those that commonly affect the respiratory tract. Then, we analyze how ethanol can alterate this envelope, leading to distruction or inactivation of such pathogens; particularly, we illustrate the advantages of its delivery through inhalation. After having examinated ethanol toxicity, including its effects on tissues and microbiota, we report general data about ethanol as medicament. Finally, we review the current knowledge on ethanol usage in respiratory infections, both preventive and curative. We conclude suggesting further studies in order to confirm ethanol efficacy, tolerability and cost-effectiveness in treating respiratory infections due to enveloped viruses.

Biography:

Dr. Pietro Salvatori graduated at the University of Florence Medical School, Italy. He earned specialization in General Surgery, Otorhinolaryngology, and Maxillo-Facial Surgery. He was Research Fellow at the University of Liverpool, served in several Institutions, and ended his hospital career as Head of ENT-H&N Department of the Humanitas San Pio X Hospital, Milan, Italy. At present, Dr. Salvatori acts as freelance Head & Neck Surgeon.

Most of both his work and research dealt with head and neck cancer. Dr. Salvatori published more than 70 papers and gave about 150 speeches.

During recent pandemic, he made research with international colleagues and published on ethanol inhalation to treat SARS-CoV-2 infection and Covid-19.