"Doctors advise trust in experts amid nebulization debate."

Samantha Ruth Prabhu made headlines recently for a very different reason. The actor started a discussion about medical misinformation and the power of celebrities when he shared a social media post supporting hydrogen peroxide nebulization as a treatment for viral illnesses instead of medication.

A photo of Samantha using a nebulizer—a machine that turns liquid medicine into a mist for inhalation—was posted on her Instagram story. Instead of relying on prescription drugs, the caption urged followers to think about hydrogen peroxide nebulization for viral diseases. The Kushi actor frequently shares health tips on social media while talking about her auto-immune disease, myositis.

However, Dr. Cyriac Abby Philips, also known as "The Liver Doc" on X, attacked the star on Twitter in a harshly worded statement, referring to her as "healthy."

She clarified the situation on her Instagram a few hours ago as a result. "I am not naive enough to start fervently supporting a course of treatment. I just made a sincere suggestion based on what I've learned and experienced over the past few years. especially considering that many people might not be able to pay the expensive therapies. In the end, we all rely on knowledgeable medical professionals to advise us. I was referred to this treatment by a very skilled MD who has worked at DRDO for 25 years. Despite having received training in traditional medicine, he decided to support alternative therapies.

We so made the decision to consult with authorities on the purported advantages of hydrogen.

Verifying facts Samantha claims to have used nebulization with hydrogen peroxide.

Pulmonologist Dr. Ravi Shekhar Jha of Fortis Escorts Hospital in Faridabad claims that hydrogen peroxide is a "very toxic salt" and that using it in nebulization might also be "fatal."

He clarified that in addition to irritating the respiratory system, it may result in burns or inflammation. According to Dr. Jha, it may result in bronchospasms, lung inflammation, and even the potentially fatal acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).

At Fortis Hospital, Dr. Manoj Goel, a pulmonologist, concurred and added that it can also result in "severe damage to the lining of the lungs, along with airway constriction." For those who have asthma, this may be lethal.

Hydrogen peroxide is utilized in oral rinses and washes, as well as as a local antiseptic. Dr. Goel stated, "These cases are exceptional; it is used when there is a throat infection and is present in a highly diluted form."

A "viral has to die on its own and no nebulization can kill it," according to Dr. Jha. He said that using steam is the best course of action.

The case has brought to light the possible risks associated with celebrities disseminating false medical advice. Samantha might have, having a huge social media following,

Influencers and celebrities were advised by Dr. Goel "to leave a few things to the experts." Dr Jha concurred and cautioned the broader public. "One can still consider using a skincare product or procedure that an influencer recommends, but never do anything that requires putting chemicals inside your body."