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Using saltwater nose rinses and gargling might help people with viruses shed less of the virus, making them less contagious and possibly feeling better faster, but this is based on a small study and needs more research.

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A pilot, open labelled, randomised controlled trial of hypertonic saline nasal irrigation and gargling for the common cold

Randomized Controlled Trial
Human
2019 Jan 31

The study tested the same saltwater nose rinse and gargle as the claim and found it reduced virus spread, just like the claim said, but it was a small study so more research is needed.

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A pilot, open labelled, randomised controlled trial of hypertonic saline nasal irrigation and gargling for the common cold

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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-37703-3

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