Interesting news for salt irrigation of throat and nose

[Finvola]

As someone who benefits from nasal salt sprays and nasal irrigation with a Neti pot and salt for common cold and sinus symptoms, I was very interested to read this:

independent.co.uk/news/heal...

It might help someone . . .

[jeanjeannie50]

I read that too Finvola and it certainly sounds like something worth trying should the need arise.

Jean

[CDreamer]

I am using a neti-pot at the moment and convinced continued use will help me longer term as I pick up so many viruses. Even more reason now to continue to use.

Making sure you breath through your nose and not your mouth is also helpful.

[Tricia239]

Really interesting. Will give it a try.

[secondtry]

Thanks Finvola, a good example of easy no side effects precautions.

[Maggimunro]

I use a simple plastic syringe (er no needle) every time I feel that first tingling fiz in the nose that heralds an infection. One teaspoon of salt in half a cup of warm water. Squirt it up one nostril then blow it out, repeat with the other nostril.

Works a treat.

Problem with covid19 though is that it doesn’t usually start with a fizzy nose.

[paolina]

That's interesting, the Italians have always used Acqua di Sirmione (Sirmione thermal water)for stuffy nose problems, colds etc. especially for young children.