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Anybody else use a nettie pot, or saline for sinuses?

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  1. wildwest

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    I have been using them for several years now. They give me some relief but doesn't cure anything and it's not super pleasant.

    Winter 2013 I started leaning over upside down for better irrigation above my eyes. I tried alkalol in the past, a lot of times its too strong for me. I am now using premixed single use packets, easy and quick.

    What are you techniques, any advice?
     
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    I use one with the premixed packs. It works well for me. I don't use it all the time but if I start getting sinus headaches it helps.
     
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    Yup, what jetjr said. If I really feel something nasty starting to brew I double up on the packets. Started using one about 5 years ago. I have not had a sinus infection since. Used to get one about 4 times a winter.
     
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    Two premixed packets per water? Yep, I have something brewing up there.
     
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    Thanks friends! Have either of you leaned over to get the saline further in to sinuses?
     
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    Just did that, one side is nice and clear and the other is not. Do you know which side to start from for to clear one side?
     
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    My wife has one of those snot pots...I think They're disgusting!
     
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    :rofl: :lol:... I'm thinkin' you prolly don't wanna be beside her pot snottin while yer eatin' runny eggs... :rofl: :lol:
     
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    Zactly!!
     
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    I agree, but they do help.
     
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    Yea two premixed packets work well when needed. I find that if I lean over to far it doesn't run as well, just find a happy medium and go with it.
     
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    Tried it a couple years back and it has since remained on the shelf...unused.
     
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    I did that at first. It was rough the first couple of tries until I figured it out.
     
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    Used the shower.
     
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    I really hate when my wife serves tea from the netty pot!!
     
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    I use mine as a creamer server when people are over.:p
     
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    Slides right off nice eh... :tears:
     
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    Green eggs and ham
     
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    Oh man... yeckkkkkkk... :zip:
     
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    I use one every day. One of the best inventions ever. It pretty much replaces the OTC medications that are expensive, inneffective, and full of chemicals. I would highly recommend them for anyone that has seasonal allergies or sinus problems.
     
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