The Claim
Hypertonic saline nasal irrigation and gargling is associated with a reduction in nasal congestion duration by 3.1 days in adults with common coronavirus infections, as determined by a subgroup analysis of 15 participants.
What the research says
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Using saltwater nose rinses and gargling might help adults with common colds from coronaviruses feel less stuffy faster, cutting down how long their nose stays blocked by about 3 days, according to a small study.
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Hypertonic saline nasal irrigation and gargling is associated with reduced duration of nasal congestion by 3.1 days in adults with common coronavirus infections, based on a subgroup analysis of 15 participants.
What the research says
1 studyThe study looked at the same saltwater nose rinse and gargle method and found it helped shorten cold symptoms in people with coronavirus, just like the claim says.
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