
LJ
Posts: 16,351
Apr 4, 2010 10:36pm
Get one son



Verbal Kint
Posts: 236
Aug 20, 2017 8:26am
Looks interesting.

Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Aug 20, 2017 11:33am
They do work and very little cost involved.Verbal Kint;1867760 wrote:Looks interesting.
Quite gross yes

GOONx19
Posts: 7,147
Aug 20, 2017 3:44pm
Don't use tap water.

salto
Posts: 2,611
Aug 20, 2017 3:53pm
I prefer taking drugs for my sinuses.
Generally speaking, taking drugs wins.
Generally speaking, taking drugs wins.

Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Aug 20, 2017 3:54pm
Why?GOONx19;1867778 wrote:Don't use tap water.
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Uncle Ted
Posts: 82
Aug 20, 2017 4:38pm
I use beer. The foam grabs all the fine particulate.
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Uncle Ted
Posts: 82
Aug 20, 2017 4:38pm
With a dash of tobassco.

GOONx19
Posts: 7,147
Aug 20, 2017 6:23pm
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).Ironman92;1867781 wrote:Why?

Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Aug 20, 2017 7:16pm
We've had good resultsGOONx19;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).

salto
Posts: 2,611
Aug 20, 2017 7:48pm
You should try eating Vicks Vapor Rub. Just ask Belly.Ironman92;1867800 wrote:We've had good results

Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Aug 20, 2017 9:28pm
Worked for Bosalto;1867803 wrote:You should try eating Vicks Vapor Rub. Just ask Belly.
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Zunardo
Posts: 370
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.
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.

OSH
Posts: 4,145
Aug 22, 2017 9:25am
Neti pots...good stuff.

wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
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.

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
Posts: 370
Aug 22, 2017 11:07am
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.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.
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!

Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Aug 22, 2017 12:23pm
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.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!
Am I still going to get meningitis?
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Aug 22, 2017 12:32pm
Same here. Use it daily.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.

Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Aug 22, 2017 5:09pm
Daily? What the hell is wrong with your sinuses?BR1986FB;1868161 wrote:Same here. Use it daily.

wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Aug 22, 2017 6:40pm
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.Commander of Awesome;1868223 wrote:Daily? What the hell is wrong with your sinuses?
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Zunardo
Posts: 370
Aug 22, 2017 7:41pm
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.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?
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.