The Truth Behind Samantha's Instagram Health Tip: Expert Warns of Dangers
Samantha Ruth Prabhu, renowned for her stellar performances in South Indian cinema, recently sparked controversy with health advice shared on Instagram. Amid a bout of viral illness, she advocated using a nebulizer with hydrogen peroxide and water as an alternative to medication
Samantha Ruth Prabhu, a luminary in the South Indian film industry, has garnered widespread acclaim for her outstanding performances in a plethora of exceptional films. Recently, however, she has found herself at the centre of controversy following her contraction of a common viral infection. In a well-meaning attempt to offer an alternative to conventional medication, Samantha shared a home remedy with her followers. This advice has sparked sharp criticism from Dr. Cyriac Abby Philips, also known as The Liver Doctor, who has condemned her recommendations as perilous.
#Samantha posts a lengthy note on Instagram defending her suggestion to use Hydrogen Peroxide to treat viral infections.
“I am not naive enough to go about strongly advocating a treatment. I merely suggested with good intention…”#SamanthaRuthPrabhu https://t.co/zQIqodCDwW pic.twitter.com/O5bskXGEZv
Samantha Shares Her Tips on Instagram Stories
Taking to Instagram Stories, Samantha suggested the use of a nebulizer with a mixture of hydrogen peroxide and distilled water as a substitute for unnecessary medications during a viral infection. She extolled the benefits of this concoction, claiming it worked like magic and helped avoid the overuse of drugs. Her intent, it appears, was to promote a more natural approach to managing common illnesses.
Dr. Abby Philips' Strong Opposition
Dr. Abby Philips, a well-respected figure in the medical community, swiftly denounced Samantha's advice. He criticized her for disseminating such recommendations on a public platform like Instagram, labelling her as uninformed about health and science. Dr. Philips highlighted warnings from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, which explicitly caution against the inhalation of hydrogen peroxide due to its potential dangers.
Samantha misleading people based on some fallacious claims to breathe in nebulised hydrogen peroxide is like Trump urging people to drink bleach to fight Covid.
Hydrogen peroxide an antiseptic which, if inhaled can damage your lung tissue.
Instagram influencers really need to… pic.twitter.com/Gz5SfntXPJ
The Risks of Misinformation
Dr. Philips underscored the grave risks associated with Samantha's advice, stressing that such actions could jeopardize public health and result in severe consequences, including fines and imprisonment. He called for regulatory intervention, questioning whether India's health ministry or any other authoritative body would address the issue of misinformation proliferating on social media platforms or continue to remain passive.