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2. Do you ever use a sinus rinse / nasal irrigation?

Sun Feb 23, 2025, 04:46 PM

Feb 23

The first time i did it when I had an active infection, it was incredible. Blew out lots of gunk and felt much better. When there's an active infection going on, a person can do it 2-3 times a day.

Here's some respected resources on it (not just a rando from DU):
https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/risks-and-rewards-of-nasal-rinses-what-you-need-to-know
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/24286-nasal-irrigation

Picking up a NeilMed sinus rinse kit at the pharmacy or Costco is a great way to start. Pick up some distilled water for mixing. Don't use tap water unless you boil it first and let it cool.

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Well, Hell....the damn sinus infection isn't gone and now my tooth hurts!!! [View all] FirstLight Feb 23 OP

Healing vibes on the way to you SheltieLover Feb 23 #1

Do you ever use a sinus rinse / nasal irrigation? nilram Feb 23 #2

Sinus infections are utter misery synni Feb 23 #3

I used to have one somewhere but I don't know where it went. FirstLight Feb 23 #6

Binural beats are wonderful. Hope you can get some relief sooooon! Clouds Passing Feb 23 #7

Ha! FirstLight Feb 23 #8

Sounds fun. I may have to try that! Clouds Passing Feb 23 #9

Sinus cleanse with a Nettie Pot multigraincracker Feb 23 #10

The hot shower helped, and the Tylenol kicked in... FirstLight Feb 23 #11