Oxygen-Ozone Therapy Against COVID-19: Is It Really Effective?

Known for its potent antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties, oxygen-ozone therapy has been successfully used in regenerative medicine for various pathologies, particularly viral diseases like HIV and SARS, as well as in treating arthritis, ischemic heart disease, macular degeneration, cancer, wound disinfection, and immune system activation. Professor Carlo Tremolada, Scientific Director of Image Regenerative Clinic, explains.

How does oxygen-ozone therapy work against coronavirus?

According to recent studies shared by SIOOT, this procedure inhibits viral replication by balancing cellular redox state, activates and modulates the immune system, and improves oxygenation to prevent lung scarring and protect vital organs from viral damage. It is well documented that Italy, China, Spain, and the United States successfully employ oxygen-ozone therapy against SARS-CoV-2 infection. It is used both for hospitalized patients, including severe cases, as support to standard procedures, and for environmental disinfection. SIOOT also recommends oxygen-ozone therapy for prevention and post-illness recovery, as it strengthens the immune system and aids recovery.

Why ozone?

Used since World War I for wound disinfection and treating trench foot, ozone is a powerful anti-inflammatory and antiviral agent. Specifically regarding viral infections, it inhibits viral replication and provides direct virus inactivation. Its properties are numerous, leading to successful applications across medical fields including pulmonology, infectious diseases, dentistry, and dermatology.

What does oxygen-ozone therapy involve?

The therapy involves therapeutic and preventive use of an oxygen-ozone mixture, administered through various routes depending on the condition: autohemotherapy, intramuscular, intra-articular, subcutaneous, rectal, vaginal, uterine, or urethral administration, particularly for intestinal dysbiosis, candidiasis, and urinary tract infections. Once in the body, ozone releases oxygen atoms that attack viruses and bacteria. In aesthetic procedures, it is also administered through local applications with ozonized water, ozone-based creams, and ozonized oil.

In which areas can oxygen-ozone therapy be used?

Its anti-inflammatory properties make this procedure particularly effective for joint problems, such as meniscus deterioration and herniated discs, as well as vaginal atrophy and other menopausal disorders and recurrent candidiasis. In these cases, oxygen-ozone therapy can eliminate pain and irritation, sometimes proving definitive, especially when combined with Lipogems regenerative technology.