Hypothesis or Truth: Role of Zinc, Re-used masks, Steam inhalation in Black fungus cases This article was first published on SinusDoctor.com at Hypothesis or Truth: Role of Zinc, Re-used masks, Steam inhalation in Black fungus cases Mucormycosis aka. Black fungus is caused by a fungus called mucormycetes. Mucormycetes are omnipresent, richly growing in warm, humid areas with low ventilation. It is an opportunistic infection which means the commonly occurring harmless fungus present ubiquitously in our environment can suddenly become harmful when provided with a conducive environment for survival and growth. Did you know that India was the Mucor capital of the world even before COVID, with more than 7000 cases reported. Now, as mucormycosis cases are rising alarmingly, every focus and effort are being put on strategies for prevention, better treatment. In this effort, theories start rolling out, which may or may not be accurate. In recent news, be it print or television, many mumbl...
Dr GVK Chaitanya Rao is a member of American Rhinologic Society (ARS) and European Rhinologic Society (ERS) and has 10+ years experience in the field of ENT. He is one of the few Indian ENT specialists to have undergone training in Advanced Sinus Surgery at IRCAD Taiwan. His special areas of interest include Nose & sinus surgeries, Otology, Snoring and Sleep Apnea surgeries.