Isotonic saline nasal irrigation in clinical practice: a literature review

Authors

  • Sabrina Costa Lima Faculdade de Ciências Médicas de Minas Gerais (FCM-MG), Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
  • Ana Carolina Campos Ferreira Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
  • Tereza Cristina da Silva Brant Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/1980-5918.030.003.AR04

Abstract

Introduction: Nasal instillation of saline solution has been used as part of the treatment of patients with upper respiratory tract diseases. Despite its use for a number of years, factors such as the amount of saline solution to be used, degree of salinity, method and frequency of application have yet to be fully explained. Objective: Review the reported outcomes of saline nasal irrigation in adults with allergic rhinitis, acute or chronic sinusitis and after functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS), and provide evidence to assist physiotherapists in decision making in clinical practice. Methods: A search was conducted of the Pubmed and Cochrane Library databases between 2007 and 2014. A combination of the following descriptors was used as a search strategy: nasal irrigation, nasal lavage, rhinitis, sinusitis, saline, saline solution. Results: Eight clinical trials were included, analyzed according to participant diagnosis. Conclusion: The evidence found was heterogeneous, but contributed to elucidating uncertainties regarding the use of nasal lavage in the clinical practice of physical therapy, such as the protocols used.

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Published

2017-09-29

How to Cite

Costa Lima, S., Campos Ferreira, A. C., & da Silva Brant, T. C. (2017). Isotonic saline nasal irrigation in clinical practice: a literature review. Fisioterapia Em Movimento (Physical Therapy in Movement), 30(3). https://doi.org/10.1590/1980-5918.030.003.AR04

Issue

Vol. 30 No. 3 (2017)

Section

Review Article

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