An online discussion over the use of hydrogen peroxide nebulization was sparked by Samantha Ruth Prabhu's recent post. The physician referred to her as a "health illiterate" after promoting hydrogen peroxide nebulization on her Instagram story. In response to his criticism, Samantha wrote a lengthy essay urging him to act in a “polite” manner.
Samantha Writes a Long Note and Requests "Polite" Behavior from the Doctor
In a lengthy statement posted on her Instagram account on Friday morning, Samantha Ruth Prabhu responded to criticism directed towards her by Dr. Cyriac Abby Philips, often known as "The Liver Doc". The actress revealed that she "merely suggested" the usage of hydrogen peroxide nebulization with "good intention" after receiving the recommendation from a "highly qualified doctor." The actress just received a diagnosis of myositis.
Samantha requested The Liver Doc to be courteous. "Had he not been so forceful in his remarks, it would have been kind of him. Particularly the part where he says I ought to go to jail. Nevermind. That's just part of the job, I guess, being a famous Person. I didn't post as a celebrity; I posted as someone who needs medical attention," she added.
What Was Said About Samantha by The Liver Doc?
Samantha was recently criticized by The Liver Doc for suggesting hydrogen peroxide nebulization. He described her as "health and science illiterate" and said that nebulization with hydrogen peroxide "is dangerous for health."
The renowned physician wrote on X, "Influential Indian actress Ms Samantha Ruth Prabhu, who is, unfortunately, illiterate in science and health, advises millions of her followers to inhale hydrogen peroxide to prevent and treat respiratory viral infections."
He continued, "The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America and Scientific Society are cautioning people not to inhale hydrogen peroxide through nebulization as it poses a health risk."
The physician then wrote in his tweet that "This woman will be charged for risking public health and either fined or imprisoned in a sane and scientifically advanced society. She needs assistance or an improved advisor on her team."
According to an article published in PubMed Central, inhalation of hydrogen peroxide may produce acute pneumonitis distinct from what has been described previously with chronic inhalation.
Reference:
1. Manfra A, Sharma J, Kilburn J (April 25, 2023) Inhalation Pneumonitis Caused by Nebulized Hydrogen Peroxide. Cureus 15(4): e38116. doi:10.7759/cureus.38116
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