This is not only uncomfortable, but can also have an impact: “Moist mucous membranes are a natural barrier that prevents viruses from penetrating the body,” says Peter Maier from the Weißkirchen pharmacy. That is why nasal sprays not only promote well-being, but are also an important form of health care.
You don’t need any specific active ingredients for this, a pure salt water solution is sufficient. This is even suitable for the noses of babies whose mucous membranes are not yet fully developed.
This type of nasal spray can be used – in contrast to those with other active ingredients – as long and as often as you want.
A special feature are sprays that contain not only a physiological salt water solution (4.5 grams of salt in half a liter of water) but also red algae. “The slimy substance can kill viruses,” says the pharmacist. The therapy thus protects against viral diseases that are transmitted by droplet infection in two ways. (ie)
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