Overview

• Children using saltwater drops had cold symptoms for six days on average, compared to eight days with usual care.
• The study involved over 400 children under six, with results presented at the European Respiratory Society Congress.
• Saline drops also decreased the likelihood of colds spreading to family members from 61% to 46%.
• Parents reported high satisfaction, with 82% noting quicker recovery and 81% planning future use of the drops.
• Researchers suggest the drops enhance the respiratory system's ability to fight viruses by boosting hypochlorous acid production.