According to a study conducted by doctors at Amrita Hospital, Kochi, and scientists from the School of Biotechnology at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, inhaled nitric oxide (iNO) is virucidal and can kill the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The study also noted that iNO could also prevent the virus’ attachment to human host cells.

The feasibility trial done at Amrita Hospital noted that COVID-19 patients who were given iNO therapy had a faster recovery with lesser complications and zero mortality rates in comparison with patients who were given standard COVID-19 treatment without iNO therapy.

The study included 25 patients, of whom 14 received iNO therapy along with standard COVID-19 treatment, and 11 patients formed the control group and received standard treatment alone. The iNO therapy group had a significant decline in their viral load… (ET Healthworld – IANS, February 5, 2022)