爱丁堡大学的研究发现,盐碱鼻水将儿童的寒冷缩短2天,可能会减少传播。 University of Edinburgh study finds saline nasal drops shorten children's colds by 2 days and may reduce transmission.

爱丁堡大学在欧洲呼吸系统协会大会上提交的一项研究发现,盐碱鼻涕液可以将儿童的寒冷平均缩短两天,并可能减少向家庭成员的传染。 A University of Edinburgh study presented at the European Respiratory Society Congress found that saline nasal drops can shorten colds in children by an average of two days and may reduce transmission to family members. 涉及407名儿童,使用2.6%盐溶液的儿童有6天的症状,而通常护理为8天。 Involving 407 children, those using the 2.6% salt solution experienced symptoms for six days compared to eight days for usual care. 鼓励父母在家中购买滴剂，因为它们不是非处方药。 Parents are encouraged to make the drops at home, as they are not available over-the-counter.