Comments on: DIY Saline Nasal Washes

By: Brandie

Brandie — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:47:17 +0000

Mrs. Pass gargle with salt water. It works for both symptoms I suffer from when my sinuses are a mess, the drainage down my throat and dryness because I can’t breathe through my nose all the time. Same concept with the nasal irrigation but for your throat . Hope that helps.

By: Mrs.Pass

Mrs.Pass — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:57:48 +0000

I know this is a really old post, but curious if anyone can tell me a way to also clear the mucous from the back of my throat. The above worked wonders for my nose but my upper/back part of my throat stays congested as well and am finding it hard to eat without anything getting stuck. Any thoughts?

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By: Amy

Amy — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 16:13:58 +0000

Hi LPN Mom,
Good to “see” you again. The same thing happens to me after 1/2 hour or so—one thing that helps: after I finish the washes, I’ll bend my head over (upside down, basically) to kind of shake free anything that’s left in there.

AG was around 6 (I think) when I started using them on her while she was sick, so I don’t have experience with really little kids. If you don’t get an answer here in the comments, I’ll repost your question this week, if that’s okay.

By: lpnmon

lpnmon — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:38:34 +0000

I’ve just started using these, and find that for about a half hour after I use it, every time I lean over, more saline comes out of my nose. Is that normal? Those of you using them on little kids, how do you get them to do it?

By: Amy

Amy — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 19:53:14 +0000

Hi there, and I’m so glad they’re helping you, too. I swear, nasal washes are a godsend for me.

Salt kills bacteria, so there’s no way to really reinfect yourself while using it. My ENT does recommend washing the bulb after each use, however, and mine comes apart easily so I can throw it in my very hot dishwasher.

I do like the neti pots–I’m just so prone to sinusitis that I need the stronger force of the bulb, unfortunately.