Using saltwater nose rinses and gargling might help adults with common colds caused by certain coronaviruses feel better about 2.6 days faster, according to a small study.

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Hypertonic saline nasal irrigation and gargling should be considered as a treatment option for COVID-19

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2020 Jun

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Hypertonic saline nasal irrigation and gargling should be considered as a treatment option for COVID-19

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DOI: 10.7189/jogh.10.010332

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