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Can regularly rinsing your nose with saline help prevent infection with the new coronavirus?
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Propolis: Propolis nasal spray and misted diluted hypochlorous acid (HOCL) spray is better than saline.
Answered 4/25/2020
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No evidence.: "WHO explained that while there's "some limited evidence that regularly rinsing the nose with saline can help people recover more quickly from the common cold," there's "no evidence" the practice can protect people from the new coronavirus. " REF: https://www.advisory.com/daily-briefing/2020/02/28/weekly-line
Answered 5/20/2020
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