Neilmed Sinus Rinse Instructions
Nasal irrigation or nasal lavage has been around for centuries. The basic principle is to wash your sinuses free of any congestion or debris that is in your nasal sinus tract. As long as you use good sanitary measures, there is no drawback to rinsing your sinuses, and it usually helps break up sinus congestion and pain.
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Why Use a Sinus Rinse Method?
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Bad air quality and particulate matter in the air is at an all-time high and sometimes our sinuses suffer. Also, many people suffer from sinus problems related to defects (like a deviated septum) in their sinus tracts. The result is a congestion that seems like cement has been poured into your sinuses and left to set. Blowing your nose and nasal sprays only give a little relief, so it might be worthwhile to try rinsing the sinuses. In fact, Nti pots have been around since ancient times, so it's a time-tested method of sinus relief.
How to Use Neilmed Sinus Rinse
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Open one packet of the sinus rinse formula included in the starter kit. Open the bottle and pour in the contents of the packet. Let water run until it is comfortably warm but not too hot. The temperature is important since the inside of the sinuses are unexposed to the elements and can be very tender, especially when inflamed from sinusitis. Fill to the line marked on the bottle. Do not overfill. Lean your head over the sink and insert bottle nozzle into one nostril. Begin to squeeze the bottle and let the water flow up into your sinuses. Keep squeezing until the water runs out your other nostril. Switch to your other nostril and squeeze until it runs out the previous nostril. Continue until the bottle is empty using it equally in both nostrils. You do not have to use it in one continuous long squeeze. If the rinsing is uncomfortable, you should stop and consult with your physician because you might have a sinus infection.
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What Are Other Types of Sinus Rinses?
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The Neti pot works with the same principle, but it's more like a small teapot with a shorter spout. Instead of leaning over the sink with your head down, you need to tilt your head slightly back and let the water run up into one nostril. Then put your head down and let it run out the other nostril. This is because it is a pouring pot and not a squeeze bottle. And while Neilmed is the most popular brand of sinus rinse, other manufacturers do make the squeeze bottle and solution sets, so you can choose by price, availability or any other criteria you'd like. Finally, saline sprays are available and they can be used like any other nasal spray, and they do not need to fill up the sinus and run out the other side. And if you have a squeeze bottle or Neti pot but have run out of solution mixture, you can use simple table salt, usually about a half teaspoon per bottle. Again, if you have severe pain in your sinuses, see your health care professional.
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