Children often catch a cold, which usually runs its course. Although a mild illness, the common cold often stirs anxiety in parents as it can escalate into severe respiratory infections and fever, and spread to others in the family. However, a recent study suggests a quick remedy that not only shortens the duration of a cold but also lowers the risk of transmission.
In the latest study presented at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) Congress in Vienna, Austria, the researchers discovered that using nasal saline drops can reduce the length of the common cold in children by two days.
