Is Nasal Irrigation More Important Than Hand-Washing?

This rarely discussed strategy has been shown to reduce the duration of the common cold and transmission within the household by 35%.

STORY AT-A-GLANCE

• Flushing your sinuses may be an effective way to inhibit the progression of a virus such as SARS-CoV-2 by lowering the viral load in your sinuses

• Research has demonstrated that nasal irrigation reduces the symptoms and duration of viral illnesses such as the seasonal flu and common cold

• Nasal irrigation and gargling with hypertonic saline…