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A simple cold remedy: Saltwater spray may shorten sick days
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A simple cold remedy: Saltwater spray may shorten sick days

Here’s a simple tip for cold season: start using a saltwater nasal spray as soon as you notice the first symptoms. A large British study of around 14,000 people found that it reduced sick days by about 20 percent and antibiotic use by 25 to 30 percent. The solution may help wash virus particles from the nose and thin mucus, though researchers have not confirmed exactly how it works. Strama recommends using a spray or drops several times a day during the first few days, while noting that the study was conducted in adults.
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