Publications by authors named "Rosalba De Siati"
Article Synopsis
- The study investigated the effect of saline nasal lavages on upper airway symptoms in COVID-19 patients who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2.
- Participants performed daily nasal rinses for 12 days, reporting a 24.7% reduction in symptoms like blocked or runny nose compared to a control group.
- Most users found the nasal lavages easy to use, with 90% satisfaction, but other symptoms like anosmia and infection duration showed no significant difference between groups, highlighting the need for further research.
Article Synopsis
- Study examines nasal lavage as an alternative method for detecting SARS-CoV-2, aiming to address discomfort linked with traditional swabs.
- Results from 49 positive subjects show that nasal lavage has a sensitivity of 97.7%, specificity of 100%, and accuracy of 98.9% when compared to standard swabs, with strong agreement in test outcomes.
- Authors conclude that nasal lavages are reliable and better tolerated, suggesting further investigation with larger samples is needed to confirm efficacy as a substitute for nasopharyngeal swabs.