Advice regarding sinus rinses

[paws]

I've been using the Neilmed packets of salt solution to mix in water.

My doc just gave me this formula to make my own:
To 1 quart boiled water add 2-3 teaspoons of pickling (canning) salt and 1 rounded teaspoon of baking soda. Mix well and store in glass container in the refrigerator up to 1 week.

I also use a warm water solution in the syringe bottle. Actually I warm the water in a larger cup and fill the bottle about 3 times per "session" when I feel really stuffy. I usually don't tilt my head from side to side...tried it and it gave me an ear ache.

I bought the Grossman hydropulse last year. It's good, but I feel I can get more stuff out with the syringe bottle, so I've stuck with that.

The rinsing will do wonders, but you'll probably see more improvement if you can get on an antihistamine as well (Amy's got some great allergy advice in her blog).

 

[paws]

I've been using the Neilmed packets of salt solution to mix in water.

My doc just gave me this formula to make my own:
To 1 quart boiled water add 2-3 teaspoons of pickling (canning) salt and 1 rounded teaspoon of baking soda. Mix well and store in glass container in the refrigerator up to 1 week.

I also use a warm water solution in the syringe bottle. Actually I warm the water in a larger cup and fill the bottle about 3 times per "session" when I feel really stuffy. I usually don't tilt my head from side to side...tried it and it gave me an ear ache.

I bought the Grossman hydropulse last year. It's good, but I feel I can get more stuff out with the syringe bottle, so I've stuck with that.

The rinsing will do wonders, but you'll probably see more improvement if you can get on an antihistamine as well (Amy's got some great allergy advice in her blog).

 

[paws]

I've been using the Neilmed packets of salt solution to mix in water.

My doc just gave me this formula to make my own:
To 1 quart boiled water add 2-3 teaspoons of pickling (canning) salt and 1 rounded teaspoon of baking soda. Mix well and store in glass container in the refrigerator up to 1 week.

I also use a warm water solution in the syringe bottle. Actually I warm the water in a larger cup and fill the bottle about 3 times per "session" when I feel really stuffy. I usually don't tilt my head from side to side...tried it and it gave me an ear ache.

I bought the Grossman hydropulse last year. It's good, but I feel I can get more stuff out with the syringe bottle, so I've stuck with that.

The rinsing will do wonders, but you'll probably see more improvement if you can get on an antihistamine as well (Amy's got some great allergy advice in her blog).

 

[paws]

I've been using the Neilmed packets of salt solution to mix in water.

My doc just gave me this formula to make my own:
To 1 quart boiled water add 2-3 teaspoons of pickling (canning) salt and 1 rounded teaspoon of baking soda. Mix well and store in glass container in the refrigerator up to 1 week.

I also use a warm water solution in the syringe bottle. Actually I warm the water in a larger cup and fill the bottle about 3 times per "session" when I feel really stuffy. I usually don't tilt my head from side to side...tried it and it gave me an ear ache.

I bought the Grossman hydropulse last year. It's good, but I feel I can get more stuff out with the syringe bottle, so I've stuck with that.

The rinsing will do wonders, but you'll probably see more improvement if you can get on an antihistamine as well (Amy's got some great allergy advice in her blog).

 

[paws]

I've been using the Neilmed packets of salt solution to mix in water.

My doc just gave me this formula to make my own:
To 1 quart boiled water add 2-3 teaspoons of pickling (canning) salt and 1 rounded teaspoon of baking soda. Mix well and store in glass container in the refrigerator up to 1 week.

I also use a warm water solution in the syringe bottle. Actually I warm the water in a larger cup and fill the bottle about 3 times per "session" when I feel really stuffy. I usually don't tilt my head from side to side...tried it and it gave me an ear ache.

I bought the Grossman hydropulse last year. It's good, but I feel I can get more stuff out with the syringe bottle, so I've stuck with that.

The rinsing will do wonders, but you'll probably see more improvement if you can get on an antihistamine as well (Amy's got some great allergy advice in her blog).

 

[rotandroll]

I also use <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.unimedprod.com/">Neilmed</a>. It is not covered by my insurance, but it is affordable and worth paying out of pocket for.

The packets come pre-measured, just add luke warm water in the bottle provided. I clean this bottle after every rinse. It makes rinsing twice a day fast and easy. Hope this helps.

 

[rotandroll]

I also use <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.unimedprod.com/">Neilmed</a>. It is not covered by my insurance, but it is affordable and worth paying out of pocket for.

The packets come pre-measured, just add luke warm water in the bottle provided. I clean this bottle after every rinse. It makes rinsing twice a day fast and easy. Hope this helps.

 

[rotandroll]

I also use <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.unimedprod.com/">Neilmed</a>. It is not covered by my insurance, but it is affordable and worth paying out of pocket for.

The packets come pre-measured, just add luke warm water in the bottle provided. I clean this bottle after every rinse. It makes rinsing twice a day fast and easy. Hope this helps.

 

[rotandroll]

I also use <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.unimedprod.com/">Neilmed</a>. It is not covered by my insurance, but it is affordable and worth paying out of pocket for.

The packets come pre-measured, just add luke warm water in the bottle provided. I clean this bottle after every rinse. It makes rinsing twice a day fast and easy. Hope this helps.

 

[rotandroll]

I also use <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.unimedprod.com/">Neilmed</a>. It is not covered by my insurance, but it is affordable and worth paying out of pocket for.

The packets come pre-measured, just add luke warm water in the bottle provided. I clean this bottle after every rinse. It makes rinsing twice a day fast and easy. Hope this helps.

 

[Faust]

Cool. Thanks for the info. Seems people have varied opinions and methods. If the commercial solution is good and CHEAP, I might go that route. I'll see what products are available at the local drug store. I'm so pressed for time now, about the only time i'd have to make my own solution would probably be the weekends.

 

[Faust]

Cool. Thanks for the info. Seems people have varied opinions and methods. If the commercial solution is good and CHEAP, I might go that route. I'll see what products are available at the local drug store. I'm so pressed for time now, about the only time i'd have to make my own solution would probably be the weekends.

 

[Faust]

Cool. Thanks for the info. Seems people have varied opinions and methods. If the commercial solution is good and CHEAP, I might go that route. I'll see what products are available at the local drug store. I'm so pressed for time now, about the only time i'd have to make my own solution would probably be the weekends.

 

[Faust]

Cool. Thanks for the info. Seems people have varied opinions and methods. If the commercial solution is good and CHEAP, I might go that route. I'll see what products are available at the local drug store. I'm so pressed for time now, about the only time i'd have to make my own solution would probably be the weekends.

 

[Faust]

Cool. Thanks for the info. Seems people have varied opinions and methods. If the commercial solution is good and CHEAP, I might go that route. I'll see what products are available at the local drug store. I'm so pressed for time now, about the only time i'd have to make my own solution would probably be the weekends.

 

[AnD]

I use the sea salt and boiled water route (well, used to, I am starting again this week- I've been a slacker and am now paying for it <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif" border="0"> ).

I have a Neti pot (think watering can for your nose <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> ) but I also have 2 different bottles (with the solution packets- I'll give them a try, but baking soda is often irritating for me, so I have mixed my own in the past- with filtered or distilled water, I think- we have lots of lime in our water) that I got as free samples- one from my allergist, and one from my ENT. You might check with your doctor and see if they have any samples.

My allergist (she also is an asthma doctor) always has a better supply of samples than my cf clinic! This week, I got a sinus rinse bottle (with about a dozen packets of solution in it), two nasal sprays to try, and an Advair HFA inhaler (which I promised to ask my cf clinic about before I tried it) <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> .

And I have read that the correct way to do the rinse is to tilt your head to the side (and lean <i>slightly</i> forward, so it doesn't run down the back of your throat) and let it fill up the one side, and run out the other. Then switch sides and do it again. It takes a few tries, but it's surprisingly easy to get the hang of. Good luck!

 

[AnD]

I use the sea salt and boiled water route (well, used to, I am starting again this week- I've been a slacker and am now paying for it <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif" border="0"> ).

I have a Neti pot (think watering can for your nose <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> ) but I also have 2 different bottles (with the solution packets- I'll give them a try, but baking soda is often irritating for me, so I have mixed my own in the past- with filtered or distilled water, I think- we have lots of lime in our water) that I got as free samples- one from my allergist, and one from my ENT. You might check with your doctor and see if they have any samples.

My allergist (she also is an asthma doctor) always has a better supply of samples than my cf clinic! This week, I got a sinus rinse bottle (with about a dozen packets of solution in it), two nasal sprays to try, and an Advair HFA inhaler (which I promised to ask my cf clinic about before I tried it) <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> .

And I have read that the correct way to do the rinse is to tilt your head to the side (and lean <i>slightly</i> forward, so it doesn't run down the back of your throat) and let it fill up the one side, and run out the other. Then switch sides and do it again. It takes a few tries, but it's surprisingly easy to get the hang of. Good luck!

 

[AnD]

I use the sea salt and boiled water route (well, used to, I am starting again this week- I've been a slacker and am now paying for it <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif" border="0"> ).

I have a Neti pot (think watering can for your nose <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> ) but I also have 2 different bottles (with the solution packets- I'll give them a try, but baking soda is often irritating for me, so I have mixed my own in the past- with filtered or distilled water, I think- we have lots of lime in our water) that I got as free samples- one from my allergist, and one from my ENT. You might check with your doctor and see if they have any samples.

My allergist (she also is an asthma doctor) always has a better supply of samples than my cf clinic! This week, I got a sinus rinse bottle (with about a dozen packets of solution in it), two nasal sprays to try, and an Advair HFA inhaler (which I promised to ask my cf clinic about before I tried it) <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> .

And I have read that the correct way to do the rinse is to tilt your head to the side (and lean <i>slightly</i> forward, so it doesn't run down the back of your throat) and let it fill up the one side, and run out the other. Then switch sides and do it again. It takes a few tries, but it's surprisingly easy to get the hang of. Good luck!

 

[AnD]

I use the sea salt and boiled water route (well, used to, I am starting again this week- I've been a slacker and am now paying for it <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif" border="0"> ).

I have a Neti pot (think watering can for your nose <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> ) but I also have 2 different bottles (with the solution packets- I'll give them a try, but baking soda is often irritating for me, so I have mixed my own in the past- with filtered or distilled water, I think- we have lots of lime in our water) that I got as free samples- one from my allergist, and one from my ENT. You might check with your doctor and see if they have any samples.

My allergist (she also is an asthma doctor) always has a better supply of samples than my cf clinic! This week, I got a sinus rinse bottle (with about a dozen packets of solution in it), two nasal sprays to try, and an Advair HFA inhaler (which I promised to ask my cf clinic about before I tried it) <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> .

And I have read that the correct way to do the rinse is to tilt your head to the side (and lean <i>slightly</i> forward, so it doesn't run down the back of your throat) and let it fill up the one side, and run out the other. Then switch sides and do it again. It takes a few tries, but it's surprisingly easy to get the hang of. Good luck!

 

[AnD]

I use the sea salt and boiled water route (well, used to, I am starting again this week- I've been a slacker and am now paying for it <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif" border="0"> ).

I have a Neti pot (think watering can for your nose <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> ) but I also have 2 different bottles (with the solution packets- I'll give them a try, but baking soda is often irritating for me, so I have mixed my own in the past- with filtered or distilled water, I think- we have lots of lime in our water) that I got as free samples- one from my allergist, and one from my ENT. You might check with your doctor and see if they have any samples.

My allergist (she also is an asthma doctor) always has a better supply of samples than my cf clinic! This week, I got a sinus rinse bottle (with about a dozen packets of solution in it), two nasal sprays to try, and an Advair HFA inhaler (which I promised to ask my cf clinic about before I tried it) <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> .

And I have read that the correct way to do the rinse is to tilt your head to the side (and lean <i>slightly</i> forward, so it doesn't run down the back of your throat) and let it fill up the one side, and run out the other. Then switch sides and do it again. It takes a few tries, but it's surprisingly easy to get the hang of. Good luck!