Double-blind randomised trial of saline solution for gargling and nasal rinsing in SARS-CoV-2 infection
Low and high saline regimens for gargling and nasal rinsing show similar effectiveness in reducing the frequency and duration of symptoms related to SARS-CoV-2 infection. Both saline regimens are associated with lower hospitalisation rates compared to individuals not using gargling or nasal rinsing in those infected by SARS-CoV-2.
Authors
- Andres F. Espinoza (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8716-3125)
- Alireza Abdollah Shamshirsaz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6333-3177)
- Jimmy Espinoza (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9830-2212)
- Lexton Trauffler
- Amy O’Brien (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-1134-6906)
- Amir A. Shamshirsaz
- Sebastian R Espinoza
Institutions
- Harvard University (US)
- Baylor College of Medicine (US)
- Office of Multidisciplinary Activities (US)
- Trinity University (US)
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Global Health
- Published
- 2024-12-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7189/jogh.14.05044
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Dental Research and COVID-19
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.71