Mmmm! Sinus lavage!

[derby378]

Yes, folks, I've tried using one of those NeilMed Sinus Rinse kits. It's plenty weird (and a little messy), but it does seem to be helping a little now that I've got the hang of it.

Is this anything like the Neti pots some folks use? Help me out, here...

[otohara]

1. Neti Pot is Much Better IMO

It's gentler because the flow is more consistent with gravity. I'm not a big fan of NeilMed premixed packets. Baking soda is too drying, so I use only "real salt", because hasn't been processed.

Neti pot easier to clean also.

[Pool Hall Ace]

2. Hmm, don't know. I use a Grossan sinus irrigator.

It resembles a Water-Pik. It really gets things moving.

[trof]

3. My daughter's m-i-l was doing that IN THE KITCHEN SINK!

GAH-ROSS!!!
The woman is totally clueless.

[Liberal Veteran]

4. I use that same brand daily.

It makes your sinuses feel so much better. It does take some getting used to the sensation.

[Manifestor_of_Light]

5. here's what I use.

A plastic syringe with no needle, about 5 cc capacity, filled with warm salt water. Add a bit of baking soda if desired.

Hold head back, insert filled syringe, hold other nostril closed, open mouth.

Squirt slowly. Swallow the gunk.
Blow nose.

Repeat on other side.

Helps a lot with sinus trouble and allergies.

[derby378]

6. Doesn't swallowing that gunk give you tummy trouble?

That mixture sounds a lot like the NeilMed solution, and they recommend not swallowing any. I did earlier this morning by accident, and my stomach didn't care for it too much.