Nasal irrigation to treat rhinosinusitis
Rhinosinusitis is an inflammation of the nose (rhinositis) and the sinuses (sinusitis). The Cochrane Collaboration states, “The use of nasal...
Saline irrigation vs saline nasal spray to control nasal symptoms
Nasal irrigation (photo) is a personal hygiene practice where the nasal cavity is flooded with warm saline solution. The goal...
Saline irrigation to treat sinus infections
A study from the University of Nebraska reports that antibiotics are too frequently prescribed to treat sinus infections (acute or...
CAM and the common cold
MayoClinic.com has reviewed cold remedies that work and don’t. Here’s a summary of useful CAM options.
Salt water to treat cystic fibrosis
The Blogs are abuzz today with talk of nebulized hypertonic saline to treat cystic fibrosis (CF). Glenn Reynolds at Instapundit...