They’re used to rinse the nasal passages with a saline (salt-based) solution, and are popular to treat congested sinuses, colds, and allergies, and to moisten nasal passages exposed to dry indoor air.
But, FDA has concerns about the risk of infection when neti pots are used improperly. Continue reading Consumer Alert: Neti Pots
There’s an increased risk of infection in people with recurrent sinusitis according to researchers at Georgetown University Hospital School of Medicine during the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology 2009 Meeting. Continue reading Risk of long-term nasal saline irrigation
It’s commonly used to manage symptoms, but why is there so little research supporting it? Continue reading Cochrane review of nasal irrigation for upper airway infection
A review article in American Family Physician provides guidance for nasal saline irrigation. Continue reading Review of nasal irrigation with recommendations
Jala Neti (saline nasal irrigation) involves using a special “neti pot” filled with warm, slightly salted water.
Researchers from Nanjing Medical University, in China report, “It permitted the use of less topical steroids for controlling allergic rhinitis in children.” Continue reading Steroid-sparing nasal irrigation for allergic rhinitis?
Rhinosinusitis is an inflammation of the nose (rhinositis) and the sinuses (sinusitis).
The Cochrane Collaboration states, “The use of nasal irrigation for the treatment of nose and sinus complaints has its foundations in yogic and homeopathic traditions. It is often prescribed as an adjunct to other treatments such as intranasal steroids or antibiotics.” Continue reading Nasal irrigation to treat rhinosinusitis
Nasal irrigation (photo) is a personal hygiene practice where the nasal cavity is flooded with warm saline solution. The goal is to clear out excess mucus and moisturize the nasal cavity.
This study compared this technique to a saline spray in people with chronic nasal and sinus symptoms. Continue reading Saline irrigation vs saline nasal spray to control nasal symptoms
A study from the University of Nebraska reports that antibiotics are too frequently prescribed to treat sinus infections (acute or chronic rhinosinusitis).
That’s not new, but the mention of using a salt-water rinse as treatment is worth discussing.
Continue reading Saline irrigation to treat sinus infections