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New study suggests gargling with salt water may be associated with lower COVID hospitalization (2 grams salt = 1/3 the hospitalizations)
Medical Xpress / American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Mtg ^ | Nov. 9, 2023 | Sebastian Espinoza at al

Posted on 11/12/2023 7:22:23 PM PST by ConservativeMind

As COVID and its health effects move into a fourth year, those who become infected may be searching for remedies to improve their respiratory symptoms and keep them out of the hospital.

A new study determined that both a low- and high-dose saline regimen appeared to be associated with lower hospitalization rates compared to controls in SARS-CoV-2 infections.

"Between 2020 and 2022, individuals aged 18–65 years with positive PCR test for SARS-CoV-2 infection were randomly selected to undergo low- or high-dose saline regimens for 14 days," says Sebastian Espinoza.

"The low- and high-saline solutions consisted of 2.13 grams and 6 grams of salt dissolved in 8 ounces of warm water, respectively. Gargling and nasal rinsing was done four times a day for 14 days. Primary outcomes included frequency and duration of symptoms associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection; secondary outcomes included hospital or ICU admission, mechanical ventilatory support, or death. Those on the low- and high-dose saline solutions, as well as those in the reference population, had similar rates of vaccination."

A total of 58 individuals were allocated to either the low (27) or high (28) saline regimens; three were lost to follow-up. There were no significant differences in the primary or secondary outcomes.

During the study period, 9,398 individuals with positive SARS-CoV-2 infection were evaluated and were the reference population. The hospitalization rates in the low- (18.5%) and high- (21.4%) saline regimens were significantly lower than in the reference population (58.8%.) No significant differences were noted in other outcomes among these groups.

Jimmy Espinoza, MD: "We found that both saline regimens appear to be associated with lower hospitalization rates compared to controls in SARS-CoV-2 infections. We hope more studies can be done to further investigate the association."

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To: gleeaikin

I ask because I wonder if it is the potassium and/or iodine that is the active ingredient.


21 posted on 11/13/2023 8:58:27 AM PST by null and void (If you support monsters you will die in the cross fire.)
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To: qaz123; null and void; ConservativeMind; Tilted Irish Kilt; Qiviut; metmom; SeekAndFind

Has the CDC and Fauci ever exolained why when it was discovered that Negroes, Indians, and other darker skinned people had more than double the Covid death rate, especially if they were indoor workers, no one ever thought to recommend extra Vitamin D3. Nor did they even check the blood for deficiencies of D. Finally in Dec. 2021, Kaiser Permanente tested me for Vitamin D in my annual checkup.


22 posted on 11/13/2023 9:03:00 AM PST by gleeaikin ( Question authority!)
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To: null and void

I have read that after iodized salt sits around for a while the iodine dissipates over time. Since I use up about one salt box every ten years, I suspect I and many have deiodized salt after a while.


23 posted on 11/13/2023 9:11:19 AM PST by gleeaikin ( Question authority!)
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To: gleeaikin

So much dirty sh*t and no one will be held accountable.

They murdered people.


24 posted on 11/13/2023 7:10:55 PM PST by qaz123
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To: ConservativeMind

Very small sample there.


25 posted on 11/13/2023 7:15:48 PM PST by 9YearLurker
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To: 9YearLurker

True, but it costs almost nothing, has no side effects of consequence.

I don’t think researchers used a double blind study on seat belts saving lives. Does that mean seat belts can’t help with car accidents?


26 posted on 11/14/2023 5:57:33 AM PST by ConservativeMind (Trump: Befuddling Democrats, Republicans, and the Media for the benefit of the US and all mankind.)
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To: ConservativeMind

Not exactly a tight logical argument there.


27 posted on 11/14/2023 6:10:43 AM PST by 9YearLurker
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To: RetiredTexasVet

Bkmk


28 posted on 11/14/2023 12:52:05 PM PST by ptsal (Vote R.E.D. >>>Remove Every Democrat ***)
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To: ConservativeMind

Hydrogen peroxide works as a mouthwash and nasal swab


29 posted on 11/14/2023 12:53:16 PM PST by ptsal (Vote R.E.D. >>>Remove Every Democrat ***)
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To: qaz123; gleeaikin
qaz123 :" So much dirty sh*t and no one will be held accountable.
They murdered people."

There isn't enough money being made by Big Pharma by Vitamin D3
The covid virus and the vaxxine made them million$
The vaxxine is just 'snake oil'

30 posted on 11/15/2023 1:05:06 PM PST by Tilted Irish Kilt ( )
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To: Tilted Irish Kilt

The covid virus and the vaxxine made them million$ .... Billions

https://www.forbes.com/sites/giacomotognini/2021/04/06/meet-the-40-new-billionaires-who-got-rich-fighting-covid-19/

The vaxxine is just ‘snake oil’ .... didn’t it recently come out that there was stuff found in the vaccines that the companies didn’t tell anyone about?


31 posted on 11/15/2023 3:17:15 PM PST by qaz123
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To: RetiredTexasVet

Beer is better.


32 posted on 11/15/2023 3:20:20 PM PST by Osage Orange (I miss Rush)
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To: null and void

both.. potassium iodide is the Bomb!


33 posted on 11/17/2023 7:43:39 PM PST by acapesket (all happy now?)
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