Flushing flu and cold viruses out of your sinuses could help you recover faster, an expert has revealed. The at-home rinsing is meant to help clear congestion from a cold, the flu or other sinus infections. However, researchers behind the study found nasal rinsing could clear out the viruses themselves and slash the amount of time someone suffers from cold and flu symptoms. The team found 73 percent of the nasal rinsing group had significant reduction in viral load compared to 43 percent in control group. The study authors recommended nasal rinsing as soon as cold or flu symptoms begin.

Source: Daily Mail December 25, 2025 10:06 UTC