NeilMed Original Sinus Rinse Kit with 60 Premixed Sachets

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I have suffered from a lot of sinus discomfort for nearly a year now, particularly behind my eyes causing a lot of pain in my eyes and around my face. A sinus flush, which is also called nasal or saline irrigation, is a simple method for gently flushing out your nasal passages with a salt solution. If your sinus symptoms don’t improve after 10 days or they get worse, see a doctor. This could be a sign of a more serious infection that may require a prescription. This works well for my sinuses, but if I use it for to long in a row I start having odd noises in my nose. I don't think this is an issue with the product, just that my sinuses cannot tolerate its continuous use - more than a couple months at a time. It has significantly reduced the number of sinus infections that I get in a year and I think it makes colds more tolerable. If done properly, a sinus flush shouldn’t cause any major side effects. Though you may experience some mild effects, including:

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Haffey T, et al. (2012). Paranasal sinus exostoses: An unusual complication of topical drug delivery using cold nasal irrigations. DOI:Have you ever felt like your cold won't go away? Nasal congestion that doesn't seem to stop, even with OTC medication, may be due to nasal polyps. READ MORE A saltwater sinus flush is a safe and simple remedy for nasal congestion and sinus irritation that just about anyone can do at home. Start with one irrigation per day while you have nasal congestion or other sinus symptoms. You can repeat the irrigation up to three times per day if you feel that it is helping your symptoms. You should also see a doctor if you experience the following symptoms along with sinus congestion, pressure, or irritation: It’s generally safe as long as you follow instructions, especially making sure to use sterile water and to avoid using cold water if you’ve recently had sinus surgery.

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Some people use a device called a neti pot to help deliver the salt water to the nasal cavities, but you can also use squeeze bottles or bulb syringes. Some people continue to use it to prevent sinus issues even when they don’t have symptoms. However, some doctors warn that regular use of nasal irrigation may actually increase the risk of sinus infection. Routine use may also hinder some protective features of the mucus membrane lining the nasal passages and sinuses. I bought this at the recommnedation of my doctor when i caught a horrible bug this January and had a mucus build-up as a result from it.Avoid using cold water, especially if you’ve just had sinus surgery. For people who recently had surgery for chronic sinusitis, there’s a risk of developing bony growths in the nose called paranasal sinus exostoses (PSE) if you use a cold solution. Allow the solution to pour out your other nostril and into the drain. Breathe through your mouth, not your nose, at this time.