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What about saline nose rinses like the ones people use for sinus infections? do they either prevent or treat the covid coronavirus infections?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Congestion: Nasal saline may be used to relieve congestion but it will not treat or prevent infection.

Answered 3/2/2020

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A member asked:

What about saline nose rinses like the ones people use for sinus infections? do they either prevent or treat the covid coronavirus infections?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

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