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Strong Support
A nasal spray called Thymogen can kill a type of virus that causes colds and flu-like symptoms in lab tests, and it might work against other similar viruses too.
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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 shows Thymogen spray kills parainfluenza virus at low doses in lab tests, just like the claim says, but it doesn't fully prove it works against many other viruses.
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