Can nasal irrigation help with winter colds and congestion?
Saline nose rinses can ease congestion and may shorten colds.
- Reviewed by Alan D. Workman, MD, MTR, Contributor
As winter settles in, so does the cold season, with the sniffling and annoying congestion that comes with having a cold. To help keep your nasal passages clear and symptoms at bay, try daily nasal rinses, also known as nasal irrigation.
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Alan D. Workman, MD, MTR, Contributor
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