SinuCleanse Nasal Wash System, Plastic Neti Pot With Salt Packets
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Customer Reviews of SinuCleanse Nasal Wash System, Plastic Neti Pot With Salt Packets
Customer Review: Excellent Product!
Summary: 5 Stars
According to Wikipedia: "Nasal irrigation is an ancient Ayurvedic technique known as Jala neti, which literally means nasal cleansing with water in Sanskrit, where the practitioner uses a neti pot to perform the irrigation." So this concept is not some new hype by advertisers.
I bought this system after suffering the flu for a week and then developing a sinus infection. The doc put me on antibiotics and Pseudoephedrine. While these drugs work, they really did nothing to curb my current symptoms of nasal congestion and swollen nasal membranes - the most fatiguing part of suffering a sinus infection. I had already used an OTC nasal spray for 4 days and did not want to continue for fear of rebound congestion. A friend at work mentioned the Neti pot, so I picked one up after work one night. What a relief from the first time I used it! It's not as weird to use as some may say; the feeling is actually warm and soothing, the technique only takes one or two tries to perfect.
The concept is sound: since sinus infections are usually caused by bacteria that get caught up in the slow-moving mucus of the sinuses and begin to multiply. The Neti concept rushes warm saline (alkaline) water through the nasal passages and sinuses, stimulating the mucus that is trapped and stagnating to move out. The salt changes the chemistry of the nasal passages and sinuses, creating an "unhappy" environment for the bacteria. It also helps to gently reduce swelling and promote better air flow.
Many people use the Neti pot year-round and, as an allergy suffering myself, I intend to use it daily even after the sinus infection is gone!
Customer Review: Neti Pot is great!
Summary: 4 Stars
I just had a septoplasty about three weeks ago, so my sinuses are super sensitive and, not to be gross, but they're a little mucky, too. The neti pot is a great system (I bought it because Oprah said)for anyone who has sinus issues and wants to cut down on the pollutants getting into their system. I have reallly deep sinuses, which are prone to chronic infections. The neti pot has concentrated saline solution (in powder form, but you can use a strong or weak concentration according to your own preference)that helps wash out pollen and pollution, and also reduces any swelling. Two drawbacks I can see: it tickles a little and you really have to keep breathing through your mouth when you're using this, so it might be scary or a little too weird for some people, especially for kids. It just feels funny at first. Second, if you have an infection and you have deep sinuses, I could see where this might not be recommended, because it might push some of the infected stuff back and make it harder to heal. I'm not a doc, just a chronic sufferer who's had that happen (not with the neti pot, just in general had infections that didn't heal for a long time because of structural issues). I would check with your doc if you're not sure or if you have chronic issues to make sure this will help you out and not cause complications. One more thing, and again, this might be due to structure: when you use this the solution is supposed to come out the other nostril, but sometimes, up to an hour later, if you bend down to pick something up, you may find that there's still some solution in there and this could be embarrassing if you're not prepared with a tissue.Customer Review: Pay more attention to what you're getting...
Summary: 3 Stars
Preface: I know I like rinsing my sinuses, I've used other Neti Pots before. I'm reviewing the product, not the act of rinsing your sinuses.
I should have paid more attention, read the reviews; I didn't realize it's plastic. That's easy to miss looking at the pictures, and completely unmentioned in the product description and packaging. -1 star.
Unlike other reviewers, I don't believe this product contains BPA. According to the National Wildlife Foundation's article here, [...], items with BPA will be marked with the #7 inside the recycle icon. The SinuCleanse I received has the #1. No BPA: +1 star.
Previously I owned a NeilMed NasaFlo Neti Pot before and thought I'd give something different a try, so this is something of a comparison of the two:
Unlike the NasaFlo, the SinuCleanse doesn't have a lid; that gives it a bit more potential for mess. -1 star.
Also unlike the NasaFlo, the SinuCleanse is clear, it's easier to see how much left there is to go. +1 star.
No matter the product, I do enjoy the feeling after rinsing my sinuses.
I don't think I'll pay for more packets from anyone, given that it is just baking soda and salt. I'm sure there are recipes out there for good mixtures. ([...])
To sum up: It works for me as advertised, if you're not sure if a Neti Pot is right for you, this may be the right price to get started with one, it includes instructions that made sense to me, a spoon and packets. Everything you need to see if it's right for you. Overall, it doesn't exceed any expectations, so I'm giving it 3 stars.
Customer Review: Great to prevent colds and allergies
Summary: 5 Stars
This product is great. I try to use it at least weekly for my dry sinuses. But, more importantly, I reach for it whenever I feel myself starting to get sick. In the past 6 months of owning it, I have not gotten sick once, and there have been 2 distinct times when I thought I was getting sick (had a sore throat, which usually leads to a full blown cold for me). I would do the same thing if I had allergies (during allergy season), but fortunately I do not have allergies.
When you go to the beach, people frequently comment that their sinuses are very clear and they feel great. I believe the secret to that is inhaling the salty water/air. This product can mimic that at home.
I like this particular style because it is dishwasher safe. I thought I would have trouble using it but I had no trouble at all. When using it, you DON'T have to insert it far into your nose to use; this will only cause irritation to your nose. Also, many are inclined to tilt the pot at a steep angle when pouring into their nostril (i.e. they have the pot more perpendicular than parallel to the ground), this causes much water to spill and never make it into your nostrils. Insert the pot only slightly into your nose, enough to form a seal, and keep the actual pot at a shallow angle (closer to parallel to the ground). This will minimize irritation and dripping. Also, I never do both nostrils at once. I wait at least 10 minutes after doing one to do the other. I leave time for all solution to drip out of my nose before using again. Keep a Kleenex by your side for after!
Customer Review: One of many good ways to rinse your sinuses
Summary: 4 Stars
I've been warding off chronic sinusitis for ten years with saline rinses, but this was my first neti pot. A long time ago, a doctor told me to use a nasal aspirator, and that always worked fine. (Just FYI, in case you were wondering, an aspirator is that blue bulb usually used to suck snot out of babies' noses. Well, if you squeeze the bulb, put the tip in a cup of salt water, then release the bulb, it sucks up the salt water, and then you can shoot it up your nose.)
Then I tried Neilmed Sinus Rinse Kit (Pack of 2), but I didn't feel like the bottle flushed out my sinuses as well as the aspirator, and the bottle and nozzle were more work to clean. The neti pot is fine. It's easy to use and easy to rinse out afterward. The water doesn't feel like it's going up as far as with the aspirator, but that doesn't seem to matter... It still clears up my head.
So I have no complaints about this kit. The rinse provides instant and long lasting relief. The little packets are definitely convenient but not necessary--you can make you own rinse with 1/2 ts of uniodized salt in 8 oz of water.
General tips for nasal rinses, regardless of what system you use: Blow your nose very gently afterward so you don't hurt your ears. Don't use a rinse immediately before bed; extra water and mucus draining can irritate your throat. If you do a rinse before you go out, take some Kleenex with you; some water might suddenly come out later when you tip your head!