Talk of The Villages Florida

Talk of The Villages Florida (https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/)
-   Medical and Health Discussion (https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/medical-health-discussion-94/)
-   -   Navage (saline nasal irrigation) (https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/medical-health-discussion-94/navage-saline-nasal-irrigation-306997/)

drgoofy 05-30-2020 06:28 AM

Better solution
 
I use a plastic bottle from Neil-Med available at Walgreens, CVS & online. Lean over in the shower & gently squeeze the saline up one nostril & it comes out the other. You don't have to look at any gunk. Feels great. After 25 yrs of allergy shots, this is all I do. No more sinus infections. I take the bottle with me when I travel and flush out my sinuses after a flight. Used to get a sinus infection every time! The kit comes with premeasured packets of salt & soda. Just mix with distilled water. Tap water may introduce bacteria up your nose.

chenault55 05-30-2020 07:00 AM

I have one and it works very well but when think of the remedies for a number of other health problems related to our bodily functions this one is far from the grossest at least in my opinion. 🤧🤮😪🙃

Mary Ann G 05-30-2020 07:12 AM

Yes, you are the only one! I'm an RN and it's a very healthy thing to do!

dewilson58 05-30-2020 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mary Ann G (Post 1773499)
Yes, you are the only one! I'm an RN and it's a very healthy thing to do!




Light'n up........it's lighthearted thread.

Carlsondm 05-30-2020 07:40 AM

It may seem gross ( and scary, if you try it) but rinsing the nasal cavity washes out foreign bodies. In TV we have pollen and nasty construction dust in many areas. Perhaps you are lucky and don’t react to these. Great. For others who do, making the effort to rinse the allergens out means less or no medication. Pulmonary Specialist’s highly recommend it. Btw, I don’t like the netti, but I found an Neilmed option.
Kudos to you for sharing your reaction though.

Bobbie Vayo 05-30-2020 07:59 AM

Yes, I have to agree with you on this one! Lol

amexsbow 05-30-2020 08:29 AM

I have used a Neti pot for over 20 years since I learned about them from a health food store owner. Doctors are familiar with them but do not recommend them. Instead they prescribe drugs. I quit using decongestants when I discovered the Neti pot. It is not difficult to use but some people are not able to get the hang of it. Every time I have a sinus issue I use it and it works wonders during hay fever season, and cold season to lesson the effects of sinus problems. And it is drug free. Just a little table salt and warm water. My current Dr. is in favor of its use and I only have to use an antihistamine in sever cases, which is seldom. The nasal irrigator while it may be gross to some is a great device for people who can't get the hang of a Neti pot.

oneclickplus 05-30-2020 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dewilson58 (Post 1773113)
Am I the only one that thinks the irrigation system is gross?!?!


Jus saw the commercial again.


barf

Yes, it works quite well. It's not as gross as wiping one's ass with TP. And it may even mitigate the COVID-19 in the sinuses.

dewilson58 05-30-2020 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oneclickplus (Post 1773604)
It's not as gross as wiping one's ass with TP.



And it may even mitigate the COVID-19 in the sinuses.

:1rotfl:

Two Bills 05-30-2020 08:48 AM

Salt water up the hooter?
Soap and water up the Jacksy?
Sound more like The Inquisition to me!

Nucky 05-30-2020 08:53 AM

Dr. D. Any advice on getting the ears cleaned out? I'm sure it must be wax build up in a spot that my Dr. can't see. Seem's to be only one person I have trouble hearing. That's Selectively and Intermittently.

The Irrigation Device works great but mine was replaced with Montelukast which stopped the stuffed up symptoms. It is gross. No link, its a fact.

shut the front door 05-30-2020 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EdFNJ (Post 1773193)
If you like really funny NSFW actual commercials check out the Poo-Pourri line of fine products on Youtube. The products are sold everywhere and the commercials are great but you won't see them on TV.
[/LEFT]

They started advertising on TV last year.

Joe C. 05-30-2020 09:22 AM

NAVAGE …...Isn't that French for "NOSE ENEMA"?:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

Uphillputt330 05-30-2020 09:24 AM

Yes Gross but Effective
 
Nasal rinses are gross, no question but they are effective!

kendi 05-30-2020 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dewilson58 (Post 1773113)
Am I the only one that thinks the irrigation system is gross?!?!


Jus saw the commercial again.


barf

Never seen the commercial but it is gross to watch. Feels great after using it though. Gets the stuff that’s stuck in the sinuses out. Much better than spraying up the nose. Took me a long time to get the courage to try it. Glad I did.


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:47 AM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Search Engine Optimisation provided by DragonByte SEO v2.0.32 (Pro) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2025 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.