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« on: September 21, 2008, 11:38:00 AM » |
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Greetings fellow sinus sufferers!
Does anyone have a recipe for making sinus irrigation solution? I just ran out of the pre-mixed powder and if I don't irrigate today, my face will explode. Thank you.
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« Reply #1 on: September 21, 2008, 11:39:33 AM » |
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I used to suffer from severe sinusitis (it went away when I moved to a more congenial climate).
I have just used a teaspoon (or so) of salt in a cup of warm water. It works. A quick google might give you accurate proportions but I didn't bother.
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« Reply #2 on: September 21, 2008, 12:15:12 PM » |
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Does congenial = dry?
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« Reply #3 on: September 21, 2008, 12:17:29 PM » |
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« Reply #4 on: September 21, 2008, 12:52:41 PM » |
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Oh, dear. I hope your face doesn't explode! Are you using something like the neti-pot? I usually get half a dozen sinus infections each year, and am thinking about getting one.
Wikipedia suggests using hypertonic solutions that are saltier than the nasal fluid.
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« Reply #5 on: September 21, 2008, 04:24:25 PM » |
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Are you using something like the neti-pot?
I tried a neti pot but my nose is almost always congested to the point that mere gravity is insufficient to get the fluid through to my sinuses, so I invested in one of those sinus irrigator tips that hooks on to your water-pik machine. Not much money (~$35) but well worth it. |
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« Reply #6 on: September 21, 2008, 04:52:21 PM » |
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Quarter teaspoon salt to 1 cup water.
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« Reply #7 on: September 21, 2008, 06:29:33 PM » |
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Quarter teaspoon salt to 1 cup water.
Thanks, Spork. I'm off to irrigate. |
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« Reply #8 on: September 22, 2008, 09:27:51 AM » |
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I like my neti-pot a lot, especially when the weather gets dry or I'm traveling. Planes and hotels seem to always do a number on my nose. I have to be really careful to stay hydrated too.
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