Gargle with the solution also reduced infections caused by some rather toxic bacteria, such as Pseudomonas, Staph (including MRSA), and Haemophilus.
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A recent study in the United Kingdom suggested that 66 patients used homemade saline for nasal irrigation and gargling, and significantly reduced the incidence of flu and colds. They made about 3 percent saline from a glass of water and a little salt, and gargled up to six times a day.
Nasal irrigation (NI) is an old practice of upper respiratory tract care that likely originated in the Ayurvedic medical tradition. …
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At present, there is no data confirming the effectiveness of gargle with saline, vinegar or other oral solutions to prevent upper and lower respiratory tract infections caused by coronavirus. Relatively small studies have shown that mouthwashes and various other liquids commonly used in gargle can kill microorganisms, but it is not clear whether gargle can really prevent new type pneumonia. Not obvious.
In conclusion, when assessed in terms of the loss-to-profit ratio, there is little loss from frequent gargling. First, it is a low cost measure and may also help treat sore throats.
Isotonic saline nasal irrigation in clinical practice: a literature review… Nasal instillation of saline solution has been used as part of the treatment of patients with upper respiratory tract diseases. …
In the United States and other countries, povidone-iodine solutions are marketed as skin antiseptics and contain ingredients that can be seriously harmful if ingested. It is important not to gargle with skin disinfectants, including those containing povidone-iodine. Because some people are allergic to iodine. Iodine can also cause problems for patients with thyroid disease.
Gargling has become one of the hot topics on the Internet as people seek ways to combat the spread of the coronavirus. What is the reason for gargle being enforced? Does gargle have medical evidence that it can help fight coronaviruses and other respiratory infections?
According to a small Japanese experiment conducted in 2002, 23 patients with chronic respiratory illness gargled with povidone-iodine solution at least four times a day. Compared to the number of acute respiratory infections before patients began gargle, regular gargle with povidone-iodine solution for several months to two years reduces the incidence of acute respiratory infections by about 50% Was discovered.
I don’t think the problem will solve itself
Because things start out simple and get complicated. It becomes problematic when things get complicated and the initial state is lost. The problem doesn’t come back even if you leave it alone, because the complicated things don’t naturally break down simply. In short, it is not solved.
To solve the problem, we need to artificially simplify what was naturally complicated. This is a common solution. What was the origin of the problem? Gather information and simplify it.
In addition to the problem solution of simply breaking down the complexity, there are even more powerful solutions. It is a solution that does not complicate simple things. In other words, it’s an approach to prevent things from happening in advance. Unfortunately, there are few simple things. Most things are already complicated. So, in reality, you can only keep the current complex state simple. Moreover, doing so is not easy.
However, problems can be classified into several patterns,
and a suitable solution for each pattern may be empirically shown. But if you choose the wrong solution, the complexity will get even more complicated.
For example, suppose someone is upset in the face of a problem. You should at least not scold him. Let’s simply solve a complicated set of problems. Specifically, listen to the person. In addition, gather information from other people. And let’s clarify the origin of the problem. Can you suggest more solutions?
Gargling for Coronavirus? What Science Can Tell Us - The New York Times… Over all, looking at gargling from a risk-benefit ratio perspective, there seems to be little downside to frequent gargling. …
Still, gargling is a common hygiene measure in many countries. In East Asia, and especially in Japan, gargle is strongly recommended by the government as a daily hygiene task during the common cold and flu season, along with other practices such as hand washing, face mask wearing and social distance. Most research in Japan suggests that gargling may help prevent and treat respiratory infections.
There is much data on the use of commercially available povidone-iodine oral gargles. This gargle has been commonly used by people in Japan and elsewhere for decades to treat sore throats.
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