NeilMed's Sinus Rinse Regular Bottle Kit
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Customer Reviews of NeilMed's Sinus Rinse Regular Bottle Kit
Customer Review: Necessity after sinus surgery, helpful during colds
Summary: 5 Stars
After decades of sinus problems including frequent infections that often required multiple bouts of antibiotics to clear up, I was finally referred to an ENT specialist who prescribed sinus surgery. The partitions between my sinuses were all broken out in endoscopic surgery to allow better drainage. This bottle, in a kit with at least 50 premixed salt/baking soda packets, was required for use after the surgery 3x a day for two weeks and then 2x a day for a few more weeks, to keep the nasal cavities moist and wash out any crusts that had formed.
The sensation of having your sinuses filled with salt water takes a little getting used to, as well as learning how to breathe so as not to inhale the water. I never did get to the point of the other reviewer in letting it wash through my mouth -- ick. I bend over the sink and gently squeeze the bottle until the solution starts running out my other nostril, take the bottle away and snort it out, repeat with other nostril. Takes 3 squirts each side to empty the bottle. I've found I must tilt my head the opposite direction to fully empty that sinus -- i.e. if the bottle tip was inserted in my right nostril, I tilt my head to the left and blow. Have a tissue handy if you lean over later on, because some liquid may accumulate in your lower sinuses and run out when you bend sideways to look under the desk, for instance.
I still use this 2-3x a day whenever I get a cold along with the usual OTC cold meds and since the surgery I have never had to be on antibiotics, even though my sinuses still occasionally get infected I have been able to get over it on my own. The saline is very soothing to inflamed tissues (I also gargle salt water if I have a sore throat due to sinus drainage) and helps rinse out the gunk that causes infection. When the packets run out, just mix 2 parts salt to one part baking soda and use about 3/4 teaspoon of the mixture to dissolve in the bottle.
Customer Review: Don't Delay -- Clear Sinuses Are on the Way!
Summary: 5 Stars
Several years ago my asthma manager strongly recommended this. So I bought the bottle and the pre-mixed packets, but the thought of squirting warm salt water up my nose creeped me out. They sat waiting in my medicine cabinet.
Recently I've been driven to try it by laryngitis and a persistent cough. OMG, what an enormous difference it makes! Less hoarseness, less congestion, less coughing, easier breathing, general bliss. The rinsing cut at least a week off the laryngitis.
The sensation is actually not unpleasant. I thought it would feel like drowning, but no. The warm salt water can even feel weirdly soothing.
It's not just the cold easing up, either. I left the bottle at my girlfriend's and didn't retrieve it for several days. Definitely my sinuses were more congested and the mucus was thicker without the twice-daily rinse. Now that I have it again, the good effects have returned.
I'm using the premixed packets now, but when they're gone I'll measure and mix my own uniodized salt and baking soda. It's a whole lot cheaper that way. But even if you use the packets, this product is completely worth it. It's a fast way to get better health without expensive drugs and their potentially unpleasant side effects.
Customer Review: Really works!
Summary: 5 Stars
When my allergist told me to use this product, I'll be honest. I had no intentions of using it. It wasn't until all of my coworkers started doing this & my little sister started using it & telling me how awesome she felt afterwards that I finally decided to try it. (Well, that & I had the beginnings of a bad cold.)
The product came with a few packets of the solution as well as a pre-filled bottle. After a few starts & stops, I finally managed to use the product. (I'm a wimp, what can I say?) The relief from this was quite noticeable. I was partially clogged in one nostril, not to mention congested & this helped immensely.
I don't think I'm likely to love the sensation of the solution going through my nasal passages, but my nose was far less clogged afterwards & I was able to ease my congestion a lot. I also liked that this was a squeeze bottle- I don't know if I'd have done this if I had to use the netipot version. (Did I mention that I'm a wimp?)
If you are debating whether or not to use this, get it. It really does help out a lot & as long as you are using it correctly it is very safe! If you are nervous about using it, don't be. This sinus rinse stuff is worth bolstering your courage for.
Customer Review: Favorite Nasal Rinse
Summary: 5 Stars
I tried the NeilMed Neti Pot, Nasopure, and this NeilMed Sinus Rinse bottle, and of the three this one is my favorite. It's easy to use and makes a good seal with the nose. The one advantage of the Nasopure bottle is that it can be completely closed when not used, so it's better for travel.
The positive pressure of Sinus Rinse makes it faster than Neti Pot, especially if you have some congestion. If the nose is completely blocked you have to use a nasal decongestant first before using the rinse.
For anyone who suffers from nasal allergies and congestion I highly recommend nasal rinsing. It washes away dust, allergens, and inflammatory mediators and makes a remarkable difference, and without any drug effects. The hypertonic packets are mildly irritating and take some getting used to, but they work better at shrinking nasal membranes. I recommend starting with the isotonic mixture just to get used to it and then changing over to the hypertonic.
Customer Review: Great for allergies, colds
Summary: 5 Stars
As others have mentioned, it may feel a little weird/uncomfortable at first, but you soon get used to the sensation of the solution in your nasal passages. I've never felt any burning with the mixture as I've felt with other sinus rinse products. You can control the amount of force easily by squeezing lighter or harder, a definite plus over the netipot; this way, you can really blast out any congestion that has built up from allergies or a sinus infection.
I've found that it can really decrease the severity and length of a head cold or allergy outbreak. The mixture packets are cheap, easy to open, and, again, don't burn at all. The bottle is light and easy to transport. Afterwards you will want to tilt your head back and forth, side to side, over the sink, in order to drain out any remaining solution. Highly recommend this product, and wish I had discovered 10, even 20 years ago.