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Sinus rinse
Try spraying nasal saline several times per day to help reduce congestion in your sinuses
Dr. Jeff Livingston reviewed this
24 year experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology
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A 37-year old asked:
How long should I use sinus rinse?
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A 38-year old asked:
How often should one do a sinus rinse?
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A 47-year old asked:
When is it recommended to use a sinus rinse?
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A 21-year old female asked:
What are the ingredients to make a sinus rinse ?
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A 38-year old asked:
Is neilmed a safe sinus rinse?
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A 42-year old male asked:
How often is it safe to do an OTC sinus rinse?
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A 27-year old female asked:
I can't stop sniffing after doing a sinus rinse. Is this normal?
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A 19-year old female asked:
Constant feel of excess mucus, i've tried sinus rinses and that doesn't even help?
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A 36-year old female asked:
I've been using sinus rinse mostly daily for a couple years. Dr told me to stop yesterday. What might his reasoning be? I think it does help.
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A male asked:
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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A member asked:
Is it safe to use sinus rinse on a 4 year old?
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A male asked:
When doing sinus rinse, should I hold my breath while spraying?
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A 32-year old male asked:
Is it possible for saline from multiple sinus rinses could fill the mastoid air cells and become trapped there?
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A 21-year old female asked:
What does sinus rinses do for swollen turbinates?
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A 43-year old asked:
Is it normal to have sinus congestion/pain after using neilmed sinus rinse?
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A member asked:
When using manuka honey in sinus rinses for chronic or recurrent sinusitis, for how long do you recommend treating?
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A 22-year old male asked:
I got dry crusty stuff at the back of my nasal wall and was recommended to do neilmed sinus rinses every day. Will it take maybe several tries or more to wash that stuff out? Will it come out eventually if I keep going?
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A 41-year old asked:
I was using a sinus rinse and something in my right ear popped. What could it be?
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A 34-year old asked:
Will sinus rinse clear up post nasal drip from reflux?
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A 37-year old asked:
What is a good sinus rinse to get rid of bacteria that causes odor?
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A 20-year old female asked:
Can I take oregano oil capsules as well as drops of grapefruit seed extract in a sinus rinse?
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A 25-year old male asked:
I had a septoplasty and turbinate reduction 5 days ago, I wasn't told if I can use sinus rinse and I am unable to contact my sugeon. Would it be ok?
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A 39-year old male asked:
Stuffy nose after sinus rinse is that normal?
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A 21-year old female asked:
Does a sinus rinse out your sinuses in your forehead ?
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A 50-year old female asked:
Does using a nasal sinus rinse help with severe sinus congestion ?
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A member asked:
Can manuka honey be used as a sinus rinse for both bacterial and fungal sinusitis?
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A 35-year old male asked:
After using neil-med sinus rinse, I have a lot of crackling inside my ears. What is this? And should I be concerned?
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A 21-year old male asked:
I have bought a sinus rinse, how long do I need to boil the water in my kettle to kill of any potentially harmful bacteria. ?
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A 37-year old asked:
Do your ears pop when doing a sinus rinse?
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A 20-year old female asked:
Used grapefruit seed extract in a sinus rinse bottle and after using it, I noticed a foul smell coming from my nose...what does that mean?
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