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Get Permissions. Read the Issue. Sign Up Now. Previous: Endometrial Cancer. Next: Nephrotic Syndrome. Nov 15, Issue. Am Fam Physician. What is saline nasal irrigation? How do I do it? A variety of squirt and spray bottles are also available for nasal irrigation.
How often should I do it? How will I feel afterward? How do I clean the nasal cup? Where can I get more information? Read the full article. Get immediate access, anytime, anywhere. Choose a single article, issue, or full-access subscription. Earn up to 6 CME credits per issue. Purchase Access: See My Options close. Best Value! These bottles should also be replaced every three months based on scientific and manufacturer recommendations. If you decide to use tap water, it MUST be sterilized before use.
The FDA also provides these additional recommendations:. The amount of water that the NeilMed sinus rinse bottle and Netipot hold is ml. A NeilMed salt packet should be added to this amount of water with each use.
Do not rinse the nose with plain water. This will cause burning. Or, make a mixture of salt and baking soda and store in an empty jelly jar, then add 1 teaspoon of this mixture to the water. The amount and ratio can be adjusted per your preference. Lean over a sink at a degree angle, tilting your head so one nostril is pointed toward the sink. See a video demonstration here. Place the tip of the device at your nostril opening and gently squeeze or pour the solution into your nose.
Remember to breathe through your mouth or hold your breath while performing the irrigation. The solution should come out of your other nostril. Repeat the procedure with the other nostril. Following are some useful tips that can help:. Few people learned how to effectively use contact lenses on the first try, so you should not be discouraged if it takes you a while to get the hang of nasal irrigation. Your doctor is an important partner in your care, and we will be able to help you with any chronic sinus or allergy problems as well as create a course of treatment specifically tailored to meet your needs.
There are various options, but the most convenient and safest option is to pack the bottle and salt packets. Then, you can purchase distilled water at the destination. The other option would be using tap water from the hotel and sterilizing it with the SteriPen. If you decide to travel fly with the SteriPen, make sure the device is approved for travel by TSA before going to the airport.
The best part about nasal irrigation systems? Providing some relief from sinus problems. Other benefits include:. Using nasal irrigation for chronic rhinosinusitis is an almost universal recommendation.
They can be very effective at alleviating symptoms and helping your sinuses drain. The benefits of nasal irrigation far outweigh the risks—provided you take precautions and properly sterilize your equipment. We can summarize this importance in two words:. References Sinusitis. American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.
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