Statistical Analysis and Mathematical Modelling for the Utilization and Efficacy of Menthol Crystals Vapor Inhalation for the Control of the Covid-19 Pandemic

Abstract

Aim: To find out the utilization and efficacy of menthol crystal and its vapor in Jamaica since the validating clinical trial for its use in the prevention and cure of COVID-19 and by extension utilize by extrapolation and mathematical modeling the possible effect of its utilization on the hospitalization, morbidity and mortality from COVID-19. Method: The aim of this paper is to utilize a purposefully designed questionnaire called the Menthol crystal utilization questionnaire which is to be completed by pharmacists in Montego Bay Jamaica, and to be subjected to statistical analysis so as to appreciate at a glance whether there has been an increase in the usage of menthol crystal through purchases after a clinical trial designed to validate the use of menthol as a drug or chemical substance that can prevent the acquisition of COVID-19 and that also cure the early diagnosed COVID-19. This questionnaire-based research also looks into whether menthol crystal is a prescription drug in Jamaica or not and additionally it is designed to evaluate the complications and side effects if any following the use if menthol during the pandemic. The statistical outcome was then subjected to mathematical model for efficacy function of sale volume and the period of menthol crystal utilization for the treatment and control of COVID-19. Conclusion: All the respondent pharmacies declared that menthol crystals are not a prescription medical substance. They all also responded that there has been an increase usage of menthol by customers, which is identified by an unusually high, though variable increase in purchase ranging from 10-20% to 90-100. None of these respondents identified any side effect or complication following the use of menthol crystal.