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Can i add anything to saline solution for nasal rinse?
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Adding to saline: Only under the direction of your doctor.
Answered 9/9/2013
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Yes: You can double the salt solution you add to make it hypertonic. They also sell a scrubbing type solution but it leaves a soapy residue and most people don't like it.
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