Discover the benefits of nasal rinsing for COVID prevention and relief. Learn how to safely cleanse your nasal passages for optimal respiratory health.
Nasal Rinse Overview
Read up on The Ins and Outs of Nasal Rinsing.
Q: How does nasal rinsing or irrigation help prevent or mitigate the symptoms of COVID?
A: “By giving extra hydration to your sinuses, it makes them function better. If you have a contaminant, the more you flush it out, the better you are able to get rid of dirt, viruses and anything else,” says Dr. Amy Baxter.
Q: How do nasal rinsing and irrigation compare to other preventive measures like wearing masks or getting vaccinated?
A: Others have shown that nasal irrigation, also called lavage, can also be effective in reducing the duration and severity of infection by a family of viruses that include the coronaviruses, which are also known to cause the common cold, as well as the influenza viruses, the investigators write. “SARS-CoV-2 infection was another perfect situation for it,” Dr. Amy Baxter says.
Q: Are there any specific nasal rinsing techniques or products you would recommend for COVID prevention or relief?
A: Watch this video to see how to perform a nasal rinse.