Nasal saline irrigation: therapeutic or homeopathic

Saline nasal irrigation for upper respiratory conditions.

Saline nasal irrigation is an adjunctive therapy for upper respiratory conditions that bathes the nasal cavity with spray or liquid saline. Nasal irrigation with liquid saline is used to manage symptoms associated with chronic rhinosinusitis. Less conclusive evidence supports the use of spray and liquid saline nasal irrigation to manage symptoms of mild to moderate allergic rhinitis and acute u...

Nasal saline irrigation in pediatric rhinosinusitis: A systematic review.

OBJECTIVE To determine the efficacy of nasal saline irrigation (NSI) in reducing symptoms and improving quality of life in pediatric patients with acute (ARS) or chronic (CRS) rhinosinusitis. DATA SOURCES We searched the PubMed/MEDLINE and Embase electronic databases (indexed January, 1950 through April, 2017). REVIEW METHODS Studies assessing the efficacy of NSI in pediatric patients with ...

Radiographic comparison of three methods for nasal saline irrigation.

OBJECTIVE To compare intranasal distribution of saline solution delivered by three popular methods for nasal saline irrigation. STUDY DESIGN Prospective, controlled comparison. METHODS Eight healthy adult volunteers received nasal irrigation with 40 mL of isotonic, nonionic contrast material immediately before having coronal computed tomography to visualize distribution of solution in the p...

Saline nasal irrigation for acute upper respiratory tract infections.

BACKGROUND Acute upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs), including the common cold and rhinosinusitis, are common afflictions that cause discomfort and debilitation, and contribute significantly to workplace absenteeism. Treatment is generally by antipyretic and mucolytic drugs, and often antibiotics, even though most infections are viral. Nasal irrigation with saline is often employed as a...

Critically Appraised Topic SALINE NASAL IRRIGATION AND SEASONAL ALLERGIC RHINITIS