Nasal irrigation may be used as an adjunctive prophylactic measure to defend against SARS-COV-2
Review article of clinical studies where nasal rinsing is used as an additional measure to mitigate transmission and progression of SARS-COV-2.
- SARS-COV-2 lifecycle starts when it attaches in the nasopharyngeal mucosa.
- Hypertonic and isotonic solutions mechanically wash-out infectious particles
- Rinsing of the nasal cavities can act as an adjunct to other preventive measures
- Nasal irrigation can:
- Prevent early transmission
- Minimize viral shedding
- Reduce disease severity
- Limit complicationsn
Georgiou S., Alevizopoulos K. Nasal Irrigation in the COVID-19 era. Int J Clinic Stud Medic Case Reports 2021:13(3): 1-4. DOI: 0.46998/ijcmcr.2021.13.000314
