| 摘要 |
The present invention provides a method for preventing a respiratory infection in a mammal at risk thereof. The method includes contacting a live respiratory pathogen at risk of entering the respiratory tract of the mammal with a therapeutically effective amount of an essential oil. The live respiratory pathogen is inactivated upon contact with the essential oil. The source of the essential oil is a patch located in the vicinity of the nasal passageway of the mammal. The present invention also provides a kit that includes the adhesive patch, a mask for placing over the nasal passageway, packaging material, and optionally instructions for using the adhesive patch and mask.
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