Saline Nose Drops Could Shorten Kids' Colds

This study shows what we have known from experience for a long time…

Key Takeaways

• Saltwater nose drops can speed up a kid’s recovery from a cold

• Children receiving the drops had colds that lasted two days shorter than those who got usual care (average of 6-days of symptoms compared to 8-days)

• The colds also were less likely to spread to other members of the family