Neti Pot
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It's about the only homeopathic remedy that has proven benefits.
Caveats: careful about tap water, especially if you live in a warmer climate or if the temps have been warm; don't use it if your ears are clogged.
Caveats: careful about tap water, especially if you live in a warmer climate or if the temps have been warm; don't use it if your ears are clogged.
It seems to work somewhat for me. I think if I went to an ear,nose and throat person they would tell me it wouldn't hurt.....But maybe (balloon) sinu-plasty is more what I need.......I am amazed at times what I can flush out of my nose, though. I don't suffer from "the crud" as frequently as I used to.
Wendy, have you used one? My wife was after me to try it. After researching it I declined. But I did read everything you stated. If I recall there are some negative consequences. Is that true?
A combo of Neti pot and nasal spray is the only thing that gets me out of the house when I have a cold. have had major problems with congestion in the past and it was a game changer for me.
You can use it to much... But if you use filtered water and only a few times a day you're good
You can use it to much... But if you use filtered water and only a few times a day you're good
I use one whenever I get a cold, or sinus issue. The first couple of times it just feels weird. But it does work.
Warm water flowing thru your nose is a rather interesting feeling. You'll feel much better afterwards. It's not horrible, but isn't pleasant either.
I've used the Neti Pot the last 4-5 years and it helps with flushing out the snot. Use that along with nasal spray to clear out my sinuses then. Helps relieve the pressure for a few hours. Usually do it 2-3 times a day.
This. I'm not a big fan of homeopathic stuff, but this is pretty damn simple and straightforward -- you're running warm saline through your nasal passages. Not really any miraculous, but if you've got a really stuffed head it will damn sure feel like a miracle.
I love using the neti. I started using it about 3 years ago whenever I was plugged up, works every time. I'm a little stuffed up right now so I'm going to do one quick. Make sure and use lukewarm distilled water. Don't use water out of the faucet.
It says in the directions not to use tap water. I haven't really researched it, but I would assume some of the impurities in tap water aren't good inside your sinuses.
It works........at first it feels like it's not going to......but it always breaks thru for me and clears me out.
If you have chronic sinus problems, go to an ENT and make sure you don't have polyps or something. Snot actually serves a purpose, so perpetually washing it away isn't necessarily a good thing. Filtered water isn't enough - either distilled water or tap water that has been boiled for (I think) at least a few minutes will help prevent infection (and I wouldn't use tap water period if I lived in the south...chances of infection are slim, but there are a few infections that have a high mortality rate). Proper cleaning of the pot or squeeze bottle is also important.
Rinsing your sinuses 3 times a day if you're not sick is excessive (a few times a week is fine). If you're using Afrin (not just regular saline) for more than a couple of days, you risk a physical dependency with an awful rebound, so don't do that.
If you go for the squeeze bottle (which I use), be careful when you squeeze. Squeezing too hard, or using it when your ears are clogged, can actually damage your ear drums.
Rinsing your sinuses 3 times a day if you're not sick is excessive (a few times a week is fine). If you're using Afrin (not just regular saline) for more than a couple of days, you risk a physical dependency with an awful rebound, so don't do that.
If you go for the squeeze bottle (which I use), be careful when you squeeze. Squeezing too hard, or using it when your ears are clogged, can actually damage your ear drums.
