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A member asked:
When doing sinus rinse, should i hold my breath while spraying?
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No.: Do keep breathing, try to inhale when using the rinse. Practice blocking the back of the palate with your tongue, so the saline rinse does not run down your throat. Neti pots, or saline sinus rinses, are excellent, effective and safe for allergy sufferers and early colds. Good for you!
Answered 11/29/2017
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Doesn't matter: But most end up holding their breath.
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