Efficacy of Isotonic Nasal Wash (Seawater) in the Treatment and Prevention of Rhinitis in Children
MD Ivo Šlapak, MD Jana Skoupá, MD Petr Strnad, MD Pavel Horník
Objective: To evaluate the potential of nasal isotonic saline application to prevent reappearance of cold and flu in children during the winter.
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