The role of nasal cleansing in protecting against colds and flu
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Building sales
when they come into the pharmacy to buy face masks or get their flu jab
when their children are back at school in the autumn/winter
Offer as an alternative to medicated cold and flu products, or sell alongside
in the interest of boosting their natural immunity
What to recommend
100% seawater (isotonic solution) to help eliminate viruses, bacteria and allergens by washing out the nasal cavities to protect against colds, flu and allergic rhinitis.
An isotonic solution refers to a solution with the same concentration than another solution across a semi-permeable membrane. It means that fluid will not be drawn from one solution to the other. In this case, it means that the nasal cells in contact with the solution will not shrink nor swell.4
100% seawater (hypertonic solution) to help relieve congestion by washing out nasal cavities. On top of washing away germs, dust and other allergens, BecoCleanse Plus also provides relief of cold, sinusitis and allergies. It provides both nasal cleansing and congestion relief.
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- BoxClever, U&A, December 2019. Data on file.
- Hermelingmeier KE et al. Nasal irrigation as an adjunctive treatment in allergic rhinitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Am J Rhinol Allergy. 2012;26(5):e119-125.
- Šlapak I. et al. Efficacy of isotonic nasal wash (seawater) in the treatment and prevention of rhinitis in children. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2008;134(1):67-74.
- Tano L and Tano K. A daily nasal spray with saline prevents symptoms of rhinitis. Acta Oto-Laryngologica. 2004. 124(9):1059-1062.
- ScienceFacts. Isotonic solution. 2021. [Online.] Available at: https://www.sciencefacts.net/isotonic-solution.html (last accessed December 2022).
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