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Sleep is extremely important for innate immune function. That and a fitted N95+ is the most important thing by leagues. ! But you n case you do get a small exposure, it’s worth understanding that generally SC2 replicates in the nose to get to a sufficient quanta to productively infect the lungs. So with a low exposure, it can help to do sinus irrigation or sprays. Irrigation has RCTs showing reduction in symptoms and viral load. Sprays have mixed evidence for reduction of viral load. I use the Neilmed sinus irrigation. It comes with saline-b.soda packets and instructions. Use distilled or freshly boiled and cooled water (bacterial infections suck). If higher risk of exposure, I do when I come home and in the morning. Among H1 blockers, Astepro has more evidence for anti-viral activity. There is a study in Chicago reporting in 2027 on Astepro during acute COVID. Endpoints are (reduction of) viral load and household transmission. I use that before things like flying and again in the evening or before bed. See Resources / FAQ for other acute recommendations. Scroll down for links about sprays etc. https://www.reddit.com/r/ZeroCovidCommunity/s/8RcfbjVYOa I don’t do anything special for the eyes, except take a carotenoid mix and high-quality fish oil regularly, which helps with ocular and endothelial health generally. The eyes are not a recognized route of systemic infection with COVID, but If I were IC I might do an eye wash or chop an onion (shed a few tears) after higher exposure. Bonus: Red onions have quercetin! I make my own pills but something like this looks good: www.amazon.com/dp/B0G641K9KM Costco also sells these as individual supplements. Eat and take your vitamins & essential minerals. I take most vitamins but especially carotenoids and minerals far apart from food (like first thing in the morning well before eating) so as not interfere with absorption of spectrum of nutrients in food. Fat-soluble vitamins do require a little fat for absorption like a spoon of yogurt or a few olives.
Pepcid blocks H2 receptors in the gut. Among H1 blockers, Astepro has more evidence for more anti-viral activity. There is a study in Chicago reporting in 2027 on Astepro during acute COVID. Endpoints are (reduction of) viral load and household transmission. See the Resources / FAQ for other acute recommendations. Scroll down for links about sprays etc. https://www.reddit.com/r/ZeroCovidCommunity/s/8RcfbjVYOa Sleep is important for innate immune function. Eat and take your vitamins & essential minerals. I also take high quality fish oil and a mix of carotenoids regularly. I make my own pills but something like this looks good: www.amazon.com/dp/B0G641K9KM Costco also sells these as individual supplements. I take most vitamins but especially carotenoids and minerals far apart from food (like first thing in the morning well before eating) so as not interfere with absorption of spectrum of nutrients in food. Fat-soluble vitamins do require a little fat for absorption like a spoon of yogurt or a few olives.