Treatment with inhaled aerosolised ethanol reduces viral load and potentiates macrophage responses in an established influenza mouse model

Treatment options for viral lung infections are currently limited. We aimed to explore the safety and efficacy of inhaled ethanol in an influenza-infection mouse model.

Citation:
Hancock DG, Berry L, Scott NM, Mincham KT, Ditcham W, Larcombe AN, Clements B. Treatment with inhaled aerosolised ethanol reduces viral load and potentiates macrophage responses in an established influenza mouse model. Exp Lung Res. 2024;50(1):118-26.

Keywords:
Ethanol; influenza; inhalation treatment; respiratory infection; toxicology

Abstract:
Treatment options for viral lung infections are currently limited. We aimed to explore the safety and efficacy of inhaled ethanol in an influenza-infection mouse model.