Neti Pot FTW

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Get one son



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Verbal Kint
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Aug 20, 2017 8:26am
Looks interesting.
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Aug 20, 2017 11:33am
Verbal Kint;1867760 wrote:Looks interesting.
They do work and very little cost involved.

Quite gross yes
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Aug 20, 2017 3:44pm
Don't use tap water.
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salto
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Aug 20, 2017 3:53pm
I prefer taking drugs for my sinuses.

Generally speaking, taking drugs wins.
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Aug 20, 2017 3:54pm
GOONx19;1867778 wrote:Don't use tap water.
Why?
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Uncle Ted
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Aug 20, 2017 4:38pm
I use beer. The foam grabs all the fine particulate.
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Uncle Ted
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Aug 20, 2017 4:38pm
With a dash of tobassco.
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Aug 20, 2017 6:23pm
Ironman92;1867781 wrote:Why?
It's a great way to get a sinus infection, or better yet meningitis (if you've got the right anatomy and/or immune system).
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Aug 20, 2017 7:16pm
GOONx19;1867794 wrote:It's a great way to get a sinus infection, or better yet meningitis (if you've got the right anatomy and/or immune system).
We've had good results
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salto
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Aug 20, 2017 7:48pm
Ironman92;1867800 wrote:We've had good results
You should try eating Vicks Vapor Rub. Just ask Belly.
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Aug 20, 2017 9:28pm
salto;1867803 wrote:You should try eating Vicks Vapor Rub. Just ask Belly.
Worked for Bo
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Zunardo
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Aug 20, 2017 11:10pm
I bought one 18 months ago, because I've been more prone to sinus infections after a cold in the last 10 years. I'd been using the Saline Spray with some success, but the Neti pot is something else entirely

Very uncomfortable, though. All that water going into your nasal cavity and sinuses makes you feel like you accidentally breathed in through your nose while at the pool. But it is disgustingly effective after it all drains out, and it helps to keep the sinuses relatively clean, and reduce the post-nasal drip/cough

Yes, definitely use distilled water for this.
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Aug 22, 2017 9:25am
Neti pots...good stuff.
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Aug 22, 2017 10:51am
I don't use a Neti pot, but I use one of these:


Warm, distilled water and the little Saline packet. Half the bottle up each side a few times a week(if not way more), does wonders.
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Zunardo
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Aug 22, 2017 11:07am
wildcats20;1868130 wrote:I don't use a Neti pot, but I use one of these:


Warm, distilled water and the little Saline packet. Half the bottle up each side a few times a week(if not way more), does wonders.
Very similar to the Saline Spray my doctor recommended ten years ago, but probably a lot cheaper per fill since you can mix it yourself. Effective.

Still, the difference between the Sinus Rinse and a neti is like the difference between using a garden hose with your thumb over the end to get a spray, and using a pressure washer

Sometimes the former is fine, and sometimes you just need the latter. Hoo-ah! :D
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Aug 22, 2017 12:23pm
Zunardo;1868132 wrote:Very similar to the Saline Spray my doctor recommended ten years ago, but probably a lot cheaper per fill since you can mix it yourself. Effective.

Still, the difference between the Sinus Rinse and a neti is like the difference between using a garden hose with your thumb over the end to get a spray, and using a pressure washer

Sometimes the former is fine, and sometimes you just need the latter. Hoo-ah! :D
I guess I don't know the difference between the two. I have the little blue plastic tea cup looking thing and the packets shown here. Empty packet into blue thing and add warm tap water.

Am I still going to get meningitis?
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BR1986FB
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Aug 22, 2017 12:32pm
wildcats20;1868130 wrote:I don't use a Neti pot, but I use one of these:


Warm, distilled water and the little Saline packet. Half the bottle up each side a few times a week(if not way more), does wonders.
Same here. Use it daily.
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Aug 22, 2017 5:09pm
BR1986FB;1868161 wrote:Same here. Use it daily.
Daily? What the hell is wrong with your sinuses?
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Aug 22, 2017 6:40pm
Commander of Awesome;1868223 wrote:Daily? What the hell is wrong with your sinuses?
I don't know about him, but the ENT guy I saw said I could use the saline solution as often as I wanted. I was developing a polyp and had 2 medications to mix in with the saline. Since then, I only use the saline solution when I feel congested or my allergies act up.
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Aug 22, 2017 7:41pm
Ironman92;1868160 wrote:I guess I don't know the difference between the two. I have the little blue plastic tea cup looking thing and the packets shown here. Empty packet into blue thing and add warm tap water.

Am I still going to get meningitis?
Maybe I mis-read your product - I was thinking you used the squeeze bottle on the label, much less pressure and volume of liquid used. If you're using something like a teacup or teapot, that's essentially a neti pot, the stuff pours right in.

Not sure about meningitis. I've used tap water before, but I decided I was going to stick with fresh distilled water for my neti and for my CPAP. Your call.