The Research

This meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy of nasal saline irrigation (NSI) in managing allergic rhinitis (AR) across children and adults. The analysis included randomized controlled trials comparing NSI to no treatment or to other standard interventions, assessing symptom reduction, medication use, and safety. Subgroup analyses evaluated differences between age groups and solution types (hypertonic vs. isotonic).

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the impact of saline nasal irrigation (SNI) as an adjunctive treatment for allergic rhinitis (AR) across multiple patient groups. It focused on primary outcomes such as symptom scores, and secondary outcomes like medication use, mucociliary clearance, and quality of life.