NEIL MED NASAL RINSE

WGOODIE · Post by **WGOODIE** » Thu Apr 08, 2010 12:36 pm

HAS ANYONE HAD SUCCESS WITH NEIL MED NASAL RINSE? NEWBIE HEAR ON LINE. THANKS

Nord · Post by **Nord** » Thu Apr 08, 2010 12:42 pm

Hi WG

While its nice to know about new products... sometimes knowing what the particular bias is... helps.

Are you a CPAP user ??? Why not register and get answers for other questions you might have...

Thanks
Nord

chellesings · Post by **chellesings** » Thu Apr 08, 2010 7:28 pm

Actually, NeilMed nasal rinse has been out for a while, in two different "versions", so to speak. One is the NetiPot, which looks to me like a teapot, and the other is a bottle you can squeeze. I use the squeeze bottle. I was advised by my ENT to use it after being diagnosed with acid reflux last August. It gives me a little "weird" feeling, but I have tried to be diligent in using it, because I'd like to avoid another sinus infection, if at all possible! Since being here on this forum, I've seen that different posters have been using it, also.

chellesings · Post by **chellesings** » Thu Apr 08, 2010 7:37 pm

I guess I should also add, WG, that it also helped me that I finally followed the directions that came with the nasal rinse and that helped me a lot! I've always fought with post-nasal drip, so I have found that the rinse has helped.

Hope this helps with your question.

reitzell · Post by **reitzell** » Fri Apr 09, 2010 8:43 am

My brother in-law has sinus issues and highly recommended that I try this.

I had a little anxiety about it. Would I choke? Would it sting? Etc… I followed his advice and read the directions twice.

1.Get the temp right… a little bit warmer then you think because things will leach heat from the water before your do it.

2.Get the salinity right. Just use the little pack they give you and mix well.

And then nothing to it.

I got my kit from CVS for like 12 bucks.

As an adult, I have never breathed so well. I love it and I know I will do it every other day or so for the rest of my life. So, I’m a big fan.

ETA: it took two treatments before I had the "WOW" this is freaking awesome movement. My brother in-law said the same thing.

jnk · Post by **jnk** » Fri Apr 09, 2010 9:02 am

I use a drugstore-brand version, because it is cheaper than NeilMed and just as good. The main thing, in my opinion, is to use the plastic-squeeze-bottle version, not just the Neti Pot, since, as I understsand it, slight pressure is better than mere gravity (unless, of course, you simply can't deal with that slight pressure from the squeeze-bottle, in which case you should use the NetiPot).

Or as one doc explains why he feels the squeeze-bottle version is better:

The large volume . . . easy-squeeze bottle system effectively satisfies the requirements for a true saline nasal irrigation . . . It allows the user to deliver the solution with sufficient pressure to thoroughly clean the nasal passages, while maintaining the head in an upright position (no tilting or twisting of the neck required). The user has complete control of the pressure and the volume of solution as it enters into the nasal passages, allowing for a gentle and therapeutic experience. All mucus and associated pathogens are displaced from the nasal passages, allowing the user to experience long-term symptomatic relief when the product is used consistently.

. . . Neti Pots . . . are suitable for patients who cannot tolerate even the smallest amount of pressure in the nasal passages. . . . The biggest limitation of all Neti Pots is that gravity alone cannot create sufficient pressure to wash away all the undesirable mucus and nasal irritants. While it may seem to provide some immediate symptomatic relief, long term relief is unlikely because most of the mucus and associated pathogens remain in place.

-- http://www.neilmed.com/pdf/ppnasalirrigation.pdf

bailachel · Post by **bailachel** » Fri Apr 09, 2010 2:07 pm

I use the squeeze bottle version on a semi-regular basis and find it quite easy to use.

chellesings · Post by **chellesings** » Fri Apr 09, 2010 6:14 pm

I forgot about the warming the rinse slightly. I highly recommend that. I've tried it both ways, and trust me, it definitely works better when you've warmed it a little.

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