[FONT=Arial,Arial]To make your own nasal irrigation solution, mix: [/FONT]
¼ tsp. of kosher or pickling salt
¼ tsp. baking soda
8 oz. of warm tap water
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(1 tsp. of salt, 1 tsp baking soda per 32 ounces of water); or just buy Sinus Rinse SystemPremixed salt packets ) [/FONT]
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Since tap water may have some bacterial impurities, you may choose to use distilled water instead. Boil the distilled water and store in a refrigerator until you add the salt and baking soda. [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Arial]Or, you can purchase the "Sinus Rinse" system available at most pharmacies, which comes with single use salt packets. The Sinus Rinse system may be easier and more comfortable to use than a bulb syringe. [/FONT]
How do I do saline irrigation?
[FONT=Arial,Arial]Use 8-16 ounces of solution in each nasal cavity 1-2 times daily, or as often as is prescribed by your health care provider. [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Arial]• Lower your head over a sink and turn your head so that your left nostril is down. [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Arial]• Pour solution from the container into your right nostril. [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Arial]• Water will drain from your left nostril into the sink. [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Arial]• Gently blow your nose. [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Arial]• Repeat the same process for other nostril. [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Arial]Breathing through your nose during irrigation will prevent a mess and minimize the amount that enters the throat. You should use only enough pressure to move the solution to the back of your nose so it comes out though your mouth or nose. This should not cause major discomfort once you are used to it. [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Arial]Prepare fresh solution each day and clean the Sinus Rinse bottle after each use. [/FONT]
May 2006
[FONT=Arial,Arial]Written by Melissa Pynnonen, M.D. [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Arial]Information maintained by the UMHS Clinical Care Guidelines Committee [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Arial]University of Michigan Health System 734-936-4000 [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Arial]© copyright 2006 Regents of the University of Michigan [/FONT]
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BTW, If any of you are planning to attend the DEMA Show in Las Vegas later this month, then please stop by NeilMed Pharmaceuticals booth #3315 to pick up a free sample adult Sinus Rinse bottle kit, especially if you’ve gotten congested on your flight or from being in the convention center or generally are having trouble with sinuses or equalizing your middle ear pressure. And, take a look at the other drug-free products they’ve developed for your nasal and sinus comfort.
I’ll be there most of the week and would like to hear how Sinus Rinse has been working for you with your diving and other activities.
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