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Are you using a nasal wash?
Nasal washes are solutions used to rinse out your nasal passages and sinuses using a saline(saltwater) mix. I find using these washes beneficial, especially throughout the winter months when we are dealing with dry heat in our homes. These washes moisturize our nasal passages, improving sinus and breathing comfort.
Always use safe water, such as boiled water for 10 minutes, and then cool the water before using.
There are many different brands, with Neil Med being the most advertised brand. Navage Saline Irrigation Starter Kit, Equate Comfort Flow Bottle Nasal Wash System, and Nasalfresh MD Dual Powered Nasal Irrigation System are a few other brands. You can order these on Amazon or purchase them at a local pharmacy.
Do you have any suggestions on nasal washes for our community?
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I always use one each night before going to bed. I've got the NeilMed rinse bottles but when I go abroad I buy the cheaper saline mixes.
I usually travel light going abroad, take older clothes, then ditch them and bring back supplies 🙂
SuePink,
I really feel that nasal washes help us a lot throughout the winter.
Wise packing plan. Do you have plans to travel abroad in the near future? :)
I use Navage and also Ayr Saline Mist. I like both
Das23,
Glad you are using nasal washes. Tis another tasks on our healthcare list but I feel it is definitely worth the time. Have a pleasant day
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