Does nasal rinses help with allergies?

Question

Has anyone heard of the neti pot nasal rinse for allergies and sinusitis? If so - how do you mix the saline solution used in the rinse?

Answer 1

Warm salt water rinse is definitely the best drug-free way to help your sinuses, nose, colds etc... But for the Neti, you've got to crane your neck and it dribbles all over your cheeks. I use a squeeze bottle with an angled tip.

I've been doing it at work too. I use the water right out of the warm tap, add some salt from a packet in my pocket.

Buffered salt doesn't 'sting' as much as plain salt water. You can do this as often as you like with no side effects.

You don’t need a prescription for this therapy. So if you live in a state like mine, they’ve pretty much “outlawed” sudafed medicine. Drug-free is really the way to go on a frequent-use basis. (I put in a link for “what” and “how” – there’s also some good info on wiki)

Answer 2

Generally when you buy a neti pot is has directions inside. Yes they help a lot! You need to be sure the water isn't too warm and there is some salt in it. You can also buy different thing to add to your neti solution for different purposes. They really are a great idea it just takes a little getting used to in order to get it right! LOL

Answer 3

Though it helps, the relief is temporary.