Studies
There is a vast array of clinical proof that support the effectiveness of sea water in treating a sum of nasal conditions in both children and adults. Here is a summary of some of the studies.
Theme/Subject:
The effectiveness of hypertonic and isotonic sea water solutions in treating chronic like rhinosinusitis illnesses
Source:
Medicinski Glasnik, Volumen 7, Number 2, August 2010
Josip Čulig 1,2, Marcel Leppée 1, Andrijana Včeva 3
Davorin Djanic
Results:
The hypertonic sea water solution has proven to be better than the isotonic sea water solution in eliminating the symptoms of nasal congestion, rhinorrhea, coughs, headaches and insomnia.
Theme/Subject:
The effectiveness of isotonic sea water solutions in the treatment and prevention of rhinitis in children.
Source:
Ivo Šlapak, MD; Jana Skoupá, MD; Petr Strnad, MD; Pavel Horník, MD ARCH OTOLARYNGOL HEAD NECK SURG/ VOL 134 (NO. 1), JAN 2008 WWW.ARCHOTO.COM
Results:
The children in the group that used the saline solution have shown a more rapid improvement of nasal symptoms during the illness and less frequent recurrence of the rhinitis.
Theme/Subject:
The effectiveness of daily usage of a hypertonic solutions amongst sinusitis patients (A controlled randomized study)
Sources:
Rabago D, Zgierska A, Mundt M, Barrett B, Bobula J, Maberry R. - J Fam Pract. 2002 Dec;51(12):1049-55.
Results:
The daily irrigation with hypertonic saline solution improves the quality of life of people with sinuses problems, it improves the symptoms and reduces medicine usage in patients with frequent sinusitis. The doctors can comfortably recommend the therapy.