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6:55 am
June 4, 2010
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ringo007
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A friend of mine swears by netipot or nasal irrigation as a very effective way of treating sinusitis or even colds. Has anybody here tried using netipots? How effective really is it in reducing sinusitis episodes?
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7:32 am
June 4, 2010
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jillianscotts
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ringo007 said:
A friend of mine swears by netipot or nasal irrigation as a very effective way of treating sinusitis or even colds. Has anybody here tried using netipots? How effective really is it in reducing sinusitis episodes?
netipot and nasal irrigation? I don't even know what that is. Care to elaborate what
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9:40 am
June 4, 2010
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Wilhelm
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If I am not mistaken, I have seen this on Oprah once, and I think she swears by it. I didn't get to finish that episode though and don't know if she did explain it or not. But a friend of mine does use the neti to cleanse his nasal cavity. He says that nasal irrigation is an ancient Ayurvedic (India) practice, is one and is very effective. This is a hygiene practice in which you flush out
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12:28 pm
June 4, 2010
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corncob
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AWilhelm said:
This is a hygiene practice in which you flush out excess mucus and debris from your nose and your sinuses.
And what do you do exactly?
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7:46 am
June 6, 2010
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Gertie
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Here's a demo video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v…..8KOsNtpV8w
You tilt your head sideways, and using a tea pot (or a neti pot), you pour salt water solution (not iodized salt!) into one nostril, breather through your mouth, and allow the water to run through and automatically go out the other nostril through
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9:25 am
June 6, 2010
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Sue
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4:12 am
June 7, 2010
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riversiene
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Is this safe at all? I mean, it's so close to the brain!
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5:27 am
June 7, 2010
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Gertie
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Some clinical tests have actually shown that this is safe, is beneficial, and has no significant side effects. Nasal irrigation, in a wider sense, can also refer to the use of saline nasal spray or nebulizers to moisten the mucus membranes.
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5:16 pm
June 21, 2010
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StanleyG
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You should be careful of infections though :(
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5:35 pm
June 21, 2010
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I agree. This is the reason why people should only use clean salt, and clean water. The water should be luke warm (not hot or cold) and the salt should be thoroughly dissolved. Remember that the membranes in your nose are very sensitive so just a little dirt could set off a sneezing attack, your allergies or even infections!
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6:55 pm
June 21, 2010
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healthnut22
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I used the netipot when I had Swine Flu. It's saline, not salt, that you add to the water. When your sinuses are really congested and you find yourself unable to drain them by just blowing your nose, a sinus flush is really helpful! I was so stuffed up I couldn't breathe and had the mucus running out my nose constantly. But the netipot is a good way to relieve that. Your sinuses will
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11:36 am
June 28, 2010
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chucky
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Post edited 11:37 am – June 28, 2010 by chucky
How do you know the right tempeture to use for something like this? I have watched the videos and read a great deal on this but your nose is quite sensative. At least mine is and when its sinus time, its even worse. Other than discomfornt is there any harm?
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1:09 pm
November 19, 2010
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milkyway
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I think I would like to try this one. I've been frequently plagued by sinusitis and I have been looking for alternative cures because the medicines, antihistamines and all that stuff are not working for me!
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1:22 pm
November 19, 2010
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Sookie
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You are supposed to use warm water, the same temperature of your skin.. Too hot or too cold can be painful, but I've never heard that it could be harmful. Also if you're not using a proper saline to water ratio, you may feel a burning sensation so be sure you don't use too much saline or salt, or whatever solution you prefer.
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1:52 pm
May 5, 2011
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Anxious
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I have never used a netipot, but I am a huge fan of nasal irrigation. I have a white bottle with a black top that gently pushes the water through one naval cavity and out the other. I wish I had known about it earlier when my children were younger and I would have used it with them.
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8:07 am
May 28, 2011
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ganHeartily
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But somehow, it seems weird.. sorry for the way i put it..
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