Recent studies prove the ancient practice of nasal irrigation is effective at fighting the common cold
- Written by Mary J. Scourboutakos, Adjunct Assistant Professor in Family and Community Medicine, Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University
Nasal irrigation can help shorten the duration of the common cold.SimpleImages/Moment via Getty ImagesIt starts with a slight scratchiness at the back of your throat.
Then, a sneeze.
Then coughing, sniffling and full-on congestion, with or without fever, for a few insufferable days.
Viral upper respiratory tract infections – also known as the co...