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Strong Support
A nasal spray called Thymogen can kill a common cold-like virus in lab tests, starting at a certain strength, which might help fight off this virus in people.
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Supporting (1)
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Virucidal Activity of the Drug «Thymogen®», a Nasal Dosed Spray, Against Human Respiratory Viruses In Vitro
Cross-Sectional Study
In Vitro
The study tested the same nasal spray as mentioned in the claim and found it kills the RSV virus in lab tests starting at a 1.2% concentration, just like the claim says.
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No contradicting evidence found
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