netti pot quest

[Krabill]

I use the squirt bottle version. Use it every day.

Distilled water ONLY with the little salt packet in it.

http://www.neilmed.com/usa/sinusrinse.php

[Adeptus_Minor]

I'm one of those who mentioned it before.
I personally use an isotonic solution of non-iodized salt and plain warm tap water.
One to two times a day when my allergies are really kicking.

If you have particularly bad tap water (too much chlorine or minerals) I guess you could use distilled or heat some water filtered through a Brita pitcher or something.

[Krabill]

I am currently seeing one of the best allergists in the country and the reason I was told to use nothing but distilled water is that bacteria and mold can grow inside your faucet. I'm allergic to mold. VERY allergic to mold. Putting tap water that may contain even tiny amounts of it directly into my sinuses would wreak havoc. That's what I'm trying to wash out, no sense in putting more back in during the process.

[azoomm]

Originally Posted by Krabill

I am currently seeing one of the best allergists in the country and the reason I was told to use nothing but distilled water is that bacteria and mold can grow inside your faucet. I'm allergic to mold. VERY allergic to mold. Putting tap water that may contain even tiny amounts of it directly into my sinuses would wreak havoc. That's what I'm trying to wash out, no sense in putting more back in during the process.

I boil filtered water. Then, add their saline packets... tho, just until I run out because I'm too lazy to buy more.

[LeeNetworX]

Originally Posted by Trip

Is it raining yellow shit from the trees in your area too?

What the fuck are the birds eating in TN?

[Avatard]

Originally Posted by Trip

I flush with a glass warm water, a pinch of baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon of salt for the nose and a glass that is 1/5 filled with vinegar, rest of it with warm water, teaspoon or so of salt and gargle that.

Works well for me.

Geez, sounds like your head is a fucking battery...do you have fillings?

[Speedracer42]

The same people make a little rinse bottle that is FAR easier to use than that stupid fucking tea pot. I got mine from my ENT doc, and the refills for the solution at Walgreens pharmacy

[Flexin]

Originally Posted by Krabill

I use the squirt bottle version. Use it every day.

Distilled water ONLY with the little salt packet in it.

http://www.neilmed.com/usa/sinusrinse.php

I use the bottle as well. I love it. I don't use mine everyday. I did for the first littke while.

James

[Amorok]

I use one once a day, and it's fantastic. I pour warm water from my Brita pitcher in, the little packet and I'm good to go. I use mine in the shower so all the nasty can just wash away. I've had sinus infections and bad allergies for years. Since I started using this gay little teapot thing I barely ever bother to take my allergy meds, really only when the pollen rain is going on like now. It's a lifesaver. I buy more of the little packets about once a month, and for the couple of dollars they cost plus the $13 the little pot cost that level of relief is worth a thousand times the price. I recommend trying it, if it doesn't work you're only out a couple bucks. Use it twice a day as recommended the first week and I'm willing to bet your problems will diminish if not disappear.

[CrazyKell]

Would it help for someone who gets bronchitis a lot?