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Sinus Irrigation

blindhearted

New member
I was wondering what is a good sinus irrigation system? I have read some people talk about a waterpik type of device. I was wondering what's a good one? where did you get it from? and about how much did you pay (or did insurance pay) for it? The only thing I have is something I got 10 yrs ago with my sinus surgery. It is a bulb like thing, u put it in one side and it uses gravity to flow through and out the other side. I hope that made sense, anyway, I know there are better systems out there. Thanks in advance for any information. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 

blindhearted

New member
I was wondering what is a good sinus irrigation system? I have read some people talk about a waterpik type of device. I was wondering what's a good one? where did you get it from? and about how much did you pay (or did insurance pay) for it? The only thing I have is something I got 10 yrs ago with my sinus surgery. It is a bulb like thing, u put it in one side and it uses gravity to flow through and out the other side. I hope that made sense, anyway, I know there are better systems out there. Thanks in advance for any information. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 

blindhearted

New member
I was wondering what is a good sinus irrigation system? I have read some people talk about a waterpik type of device. I was wondering what's a good one? where did you get it from? and about how much did you pay (or did insurance pay) for it? The only thing I have is something I got 10 yrs ago with my sinus surgery. It is a bulb like thing, u put it in one side and it uses gravity to flow through and out the other side. I hope that made sense, anyway, I know there are better systems out there. Thanks in advance for any information. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 

anonymous

New member
There is a kit you can buy at Target, or Shopko that I know of for sure. I has a plastic bottle and comes with many packets of a mix of salt and something else. It works great, I admit I don't do it as often as I should but it works well. I think it is called 'Sinus' or something simple like that. I just moved and don't know right where it is, if I come across it I will let you know what the real name is.

Good luck,
Sarah
29 w/cf
 

anonymous

New member
There is a kit you can buy at Target, or Shopko that I know of for sure. I has a plastic bottle and comes with many packets of a mix of salt and something else. It works great, I admit I don't do it as often as I should but it works well. I think it is called 'Sinus' or something simple like that. I just moved and don't know right where it is, if I come across it I will let you know what the real name is.

Good luck,
Sarah
29 w/cf
 

anonymous

New member
There is a kit you can buy at Target, or Shopko that I know of for sure. I has a plastic bottle and comes with many packets of a mix of salt and something else. It works great, I admit I don't do it as often as I should but it works well. I think it is called 'Sinus' or something simple like that. I just moved and don't know right where it is, if I come across it I will let you know what the real name is.

Good luck,
Sarah
29 w/cf
 

chipper28

New member
I've done the irrigations with the waterpik for the last decade or so. There's no real agreement about whether there's any advantage to the waterpik over irrigations with a nasal bulb, but I know I really like the waterpik. It seems to really get into the nasal and sinus passages and in addition to momentarily clearing out mucus, it also helps for a couple hours through the beauty of osmosis. If you wiggle through enough positions and pull the water down to your mouth and things, you can really make life feel a lot better temporarily.

The tip you need for a waterpik is called a Gossan tip. It seems that independent drug stores seem to always have these, but they turn up sometimes in walgreens and you can definitely get them online. You just need the basic waterpik.

The waterpik is under $30. I don't remember the price of the tip, but under 10 for sure. For the price, I'd say it's worth trying to see if you like it.


AFterthought: the packets of sinus mix are a ripoff. You just need NON-iodized salt. I usually use canning and pickling because it's cheap and has small particles. Some people add baking soda if they're preparing a big batch, but for germ safety, you really should mix at the time. I've always just used tap water, and I asked my ENT about that due to all the info I've seen about not using tap water in nebs and he said it's really not a big deal because it's not being vaporized into your lungs. However, to be on the safe side you could definitely boil water.

Another plus of irrigations: you can do them as often as you desire, so it can be a great pick me up!
 

chipper28

New member
I've done the irrigations with the waterpik for the last decade or so. There's no real agreement about whether there's any advantage to the waterpik over irrigations with a nasal bulb, but I know I really like the waterpik. It seems to really get into the nasal and sinus passages and in addition to momentarily clearing out mucus, it also helps for a couple hours through the beauty of osmosis. If you wiggle through enough positions and pull the water down to your mouth and things, you can really make life feel a lot better temporarily.

The tip you need for a waterpik is called a Gossan tip. It seems that independent drug stores seem to always have these, but they turn up sometimes in walgreens and you can definitely get them online. You just need the basic waterpik.

The waterpik is under $30. I don't remember the price of the tip, but under 10 for sure. For the price, I'd say it's worth trying to see if you like it.


AFterthought: the packets of sinus mix are a ripoff. You just need NON-iodized salt. I usually use canning and pickling because it's cheap and has small particles. Some people add baking soda if they're preparing a big batch, but for germ safety, you really should mix at the time. I've always just used tap water, and I asked my ENT about that due to all the info I've seen about not using tap water in nebs and he said it's really not a big deal because it's not being vaporized into your lungs. However, to be on the safe side you could definitely boil water.

Another plus of irrigations: you can do them as often as you desire, so it can be a great pick me up!
 

chipper28

New member
I've done the irrigations with the waterpik for the last decade or so. There's no real agreement about whether there's any advantage to the waterpik over irrigations with a nasal bulb, but I know I really like the waterpik. It seems to really get into the nasal and sinus passages and in addition to momentarily clearing out mucus, it also helps for a couple hours through the beauty of osmosis. If you wiggle through enough positions and pull the water down to your mouth and things, you can really make life feel a lot better temporarily.

The tip you need for a waterpik is called a Gossan tip. It seems that independent drug stores seem to always have these, but they turn up sometimes in walgreens and you can definitely get them online. You just need the basic waterpik.

The waterpik is under $30. I don't remember the price of the tip, but under 10 for sure. For the price, I'd say it's worth trying to see if you like it.


AFterthought: the packets of sinus mix are a ripoff. You just need NON-iodized salt. I usually use canning and pickling because it's cheap and has small particles. Some people add baking soda if they're preparing a big batch, but for germ safety, you really should mix at the time. I've always just used tap water, and I asked my ENT about that due to all the info I've seen about not using tap water in nebs and he said it's really not a big deal because it's not being vaporized into your lungs. However, to be on the safe side you could definitely boil water.

Another plus of irrigations: you can do them as often as you desire, so it can be a great pick me up!
 

BaylorCrew07

New member
Yeah, I THINK the package Sarah is talking about is called "Sinus Rinse" or something like that. They sell it at all major drug stores (Walgreens, Target, etc.) I have it downstairs but I'm too lazy to go look at what it's called. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> I also use a waterpik w/ sinus adapter, which I find to be much more effective at getting mucus out - I think because it is pulsating water. However, I hate setting the water pik up and everything, but it does work well.
 

BaylorCrew07

New member
Yeah, I THINK the package Sarah is talking about is called "Sinus Rinse" or something like that. They sell it at all major drug stores (Walgreens, Target, etc.) I have it downstairs but I'm too lazy to go look at what it's called. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> I also use a waterpik w/ sinus adapter, which I find to be much more effective at getting mucus out - I think because it is pulsating water. However, I hate setting the water pik up and everything, but it does work well.
 

BaylorCrew07

New member
Yeah, I THINK the package Sarah is talking about is called "Sinus Rinse" or something like that. They sell it at all major drug stores (Walgreens, Target, etc.) I have it downstairs but I'm too lazy to go look at what it's called. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> I also use a waterpik w/ sinus adapter, which I find to be much more effective at getting mucus out - I think because it is pulsating water. However, I hate setting the water pik up and everything, but it does work well.
 
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