Question 1

is neilmed a safe sinus rinse?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Just use filtered or boiled water and not tap water. It also helps to use the salt packets. You can also make your own by mixing salt and baking soda.

Question 2

is it normal to have sinus congestion/pain after using neilmed sinus rinse?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: Some reasons for having sinus congestion/pain after nasal rinses are:

1. Applying to much force.
2. Using a wrong concentration (too much or too little) salt.
3. Too hot or too cold water temperature.

Correct these and they are usually  more comfortable.

Question 3

had septoplasty. is neilmed sinus rinse bottle as good as electric sinus irrigation kits? are the electric kits hard to keep sanitized?

Accepted Answer

More important is: the source of water used. Make sure it's not tap water, and that it's distilled water to reduce contaminants and improve safety. Also, rinse your unit well with soap and water with a final rinse with distilled water before drying daily. You want to keep your unit as clean as possible.

Question 4

any directions/ pictures to show how to use flonase to shrink turbinates? i have  saline spray its neilmed sinus rinse in a box with packets

Accepted Answer

Using flonase: When using flonase for rhinitis, you should point outwards and back (like towards the ear on the same side of nostril). Only sniff a minimal amount to make sure the medicine does not get swallowed.

Question 5

i have ringing in the ear. then had fess/septoplasty. using neilmed sinus rinse 6 times a day. tinnitus now worse and can't smell - is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Yes, rinse 1x/day: First question is how long after surgery?  If 6 weeks or less your eustachian tubes are swollen that will increase awareness of tinnitus.  Secondly, the 6 saline rinses are irritating the mucous membranes.  Do it once, max. 2x/day.

Question 6

my ent gave me neilmed sinus rinse, which contains a solution that has sodium bicarbonate. is this safe for me, since i have aspirin and nsaid allergy? i usually only use plain sodium chloride in my neti pot, so this is new for me?

Accepted Answer

Not a problem: Sodium bicarbonate does not contain any aspirin or  NSAID like features.

Question 7

can you use the neimed sinus rinse on my ears as well as my nose?

Accepted Answer

Bad idea: Using a sinus rinse to clean ears would be a bad idea.  If you are having a problem with ear wax  ask your pharmacist for otc options. Sinus rinses are great for cleaning out the nasal cavity and washing allergens out the nose.

Question 8

i was doing a sinus rinse neil med, and begin to spary left side, very little was coming out on right side, i was plug on left side, what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Try applying vicks: Vaporub on your nose and cheeks, chew cough drops, sudafed may help. There is no connection between the right and left sinuses. Hope u feel better!

Question 9

how long should i use sinus rinse?

Accepted Answer

Up to you: Some of my patients have used a saline sinus rinse daily for years.  Make sure your bottle or netti pot are clean, don't forget to use salt, and use it when it feels good to do so.  It can help keep your nose open, wash out pollen, pus, and dirt. If itwas recommended by your ENT doctor, get their opinion.  Depending on reason for use, will have an opinion.

Question 10

how often should one do a sinus rinse?

Accepted Answer

Depends on why: You are using it.. Some people with severe chronic sinus problems do it once or twice a day....  Others with mild allergies/ sinus problems donut few times a week.

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Is it normal to have sinus congestion/pain after using neilmed sinus rinse?

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Had septoplasty. is neilmed sinus rinse bottle as good as electric sinus irrigation kits? are the electric kits hard to keep sanitized?

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Any directions/ pictures to show how to use flonase to shrink turbinates? i have saline spray its neilmed sinus rinse in a box with packets

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I have ringing in the ear. then had fess/septoplasty. using neilmed sinus rinse 6 times a day. tinnitus now worse and can't smell - is this normal?

A member asked:

My ent gave me neilmed sinus rinse, which contains a solution that has sodium bicarbonate. is this safe for me, since i have aspirin and nsaid allergy? i usually only use plain sodium chloride in my neti pot, so this is new for me?

A member asked:

Can you use the neimed sinus rinse on my ears as well as my nose?

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I was doing a sinus rinse neil med, and begin to spary left side, very little was coming out on right side, i was plug on left side, what should i do?

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How long should i use sinus rinse?

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How often should one do a sinus rinse?

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