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Neti Pot / Sinus Rinse?
Dervacumen:
--- Quote from: hypernova on March 05, 2011, 12:20:02 pm ---Not sticking things in my nose that's been up other peoples' noses. Plus I don't ever really need it.
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That could be a line in some weird anti-drug campaign or movie.
It's no different than eating off the same plate or using the same utensil after it's been washed, or even using the toilet seat in your own household. I wouldn't use it either if I didn't really get a benefit from it. OK, that was gross.
Dervacumen:
--- Quote from: HarumaN on March 04, 2011, 09:49:17 am ---
No burning or stinging, and it got rid of everything other than the pressure.
Did a couple of snorts of Nasonex before bed, and got rid of the pressure, too. :cheers:
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In my experience the pressure will go away with experience, as you learn how to use it. It's simple to use and a little more difficult to use effectively. Not a lot, but a little. You basically gotta learn how to tilt your head to get the water in to the affected sinus passage.
By the way, I use or have used prescription and non-prescription medicine for my sinuses for most of my life. I started using my neti pot about 6 years ago when my allergies got so bad there were days I couldn't leave the house for more than 10-15 minutes without a massive sneezing fit. Thankfully that only happened about 4-5 times. After about two years of usage I noticed my yearly allergy symptoms significantly decreased in duration and severity. I cannot the decrease in symptoms with the increase in neti pot usage because my allergies are environmental and I also moved about 50 miles away during the same time frame.
newmanfamilyvlogs:
Just be sure not to do this:
Rusty Shackelford:
You could try a natural unblocking method. A hot curry or better still some Wasabi paste on a cracker will clear your passages.
Vigo:
I'm a huge fan of using a neti pot. I really like it. I didn't buy a plastic store one, but a handmade porcelain one from the hippie market. It probably doubles as a bong. ;D
I used to get sinus headaches all the time. Nasal sprays lose their effectiveness over time on me, and I don't want to be an nasal spay addict. :lol I only use the neti pot when a headache is coming on, and it clears me right up. My only advice is don't bother buying the premade packets. Just a spoon of sea salt works the same for me. I don't know if baking soda increases its effectiveness, but that should be cheap to buy separately as well.
Here's my thoughts on the neti pot:
Pros:
*Natural: less drugs to have to take.
*Cheap: Buy a pot and use sea salt, the thing will last forever.
*Effective: Takes care of sinus problems right away, and you can use it as much as you want.
Cons:
*It takes a while to get the hang of, and takes time to do; you need patience. If my sinus is really bad, I end up gagging on salt water while sitting for 15 minutes with my head tilted and a pot up my nose before I get my sinus cleared up. If i used it regularly, it would be a lot easier.
*Can give you an epic runny nose. keep kleenex handy.
*Not something you want to haul around and use in public.
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