Patients and staff at a hospital in England are being given mouthwash in a trial to reduce severe Covid infection. More than 4,000 bottles of an oral rinse will be distributed among employees at ...

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A hospital in England is believed to be the first in the world to give mouthwash to Covid patients as part of their treatment. Salisbury District Hospital is offering its patients one of three ...

Research has shown that mouthwash may help to break down the viral envelope around viruses such as SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19. The viral envelope is a protective barrier that surrounds the ...

A public hospital has apologised to the family of a critically ill patient who was mistakenly given mouthwash to drink instead of water while receiving treatment in intensive care. The glass ...

Adelaide's largest hospital has been hit by an outbreak of infections caused by contaminated antibacterial mouthwash. Staff members have been ordered to remove all Chlorofluor Gel mouthwash packs from ...

A HOSPITAL has apologised to the family of a critically-ill patient given mouthwash instead of water in intensive care. The glass containing a chemical antiseptic was held to the patient’s mouth. The ...

Magic mouthwash is a treatment that some doctors prescribe to treat oral mucositis. This condition is a severe inflammation of the lining of the mouth. Various other medications combine to make the ...