Gargling w/ Salt

[EnergyGal]

I did read that gargling with salt water can irritate the throat. It would make sense if you use too much salt.

I like using the sterile saline. You can hardly taste the salt and it has not bothered my throat. Ask me this question in a few months and I will let you know. I just started gargling every day a few weeks ago.

 

[HairGirl]

So you are suppose to irrigate by tipping your head back? I've always leaned forward, shot water up my nose, let it drip a little and then blow into a tissue. When your head it back it doesn't just run into your throat?

 

[HairGirl]

So you are suppose to irrigate by tipping your head back? I've always leaned forward, shot water up my nose, let it drip a little and then blow into a tissue. When your head it back it doesn't just run into your throat?

 

[HairGirl]

So you are suppose to irrigate by tipping your head back? I've always leaned forward, shot water up my nose, let it drip a little and then blow into a tissue. When your head it back it doesn't just run into your throat?

 

[HairGirl]

So you are suppose to irrigate by tipping your head back? I've always leaned forward, shot water up my nose, let it drip a little and then blow into a tissue. When your head it back it doesn't just run into your throat?

 

[HairGirl]

So you are suppose to irrigate by tipping your head back? I've always leaned forward, shot water up my nose, let it drip a little and then blow into a tissue. When your head it back it doesn't just run into your throat?

 

[LeneSouthAfrica]

Thanks Risa, your explanation helps. Hairgirl (Roshelle?), if you tilt your head back and 'block' off your throat it wont go down your throat. (like the way one blocks off when doing a pretend-flu impersonation, or saying the letter 'g') But then I guess it doesn't matter which way it comes out as long as it ends up in the sink somehow.

 

[LeneSouthAfrica]

Thanks Risa, your explanation helps. Hairgirl (Roshelle?), if you tilt your head back and 'block' off your throat it wont go down your throat. (like the way one blocks off when doing a pretend-flu impersonation, or saying the letter 'g') But then I guess it doesn't matter which way it comes out as long as it ends up in the sink somehow.

 

[LeneSouthAfrica]

Thanks Risa, your explanation helps. Hairgirl (Roshelle?), if you tilt your head back and 'block' off your throat it wont go down your throat. (like the way one blocks off when doing a pretend-flu impersonation, or saying the letter 'g') But then I guess it doesn't matter which way it comes out as long as it ends up in the sink somehow.

 

[LeneSouthAfrica]

Thanks Risa, your explanation helps. Hairgirl (Roshelle?), if you tilt your head back and 'block' off your throat it wont go down your throat. (like the way one blocks off when doing a pretend-flu impersonation, or saying the letter 'g') But then I guess it doesn't matter which way it comes out as long as it ends up in the sink somehow.

 

[LeneSouthAfrica]

Thanks Risa, your explanation helps. Hairgirl (Roshelle?), if you tilt your head back and 'block' off your throat it wont go down your throat. (like the way one blocks off when doing a pretend-flu impersonation, or saying the letter 'g') But then I guess it doesn't matter which way it comes out as long as it ends up in the sink somehow.

 

[EnergyGal]

When I tilt my head back, I do not allow the saline to run into my throat. As long as you do not inhale you are ok. It is easy to do. The saline stays into your nose.

I think you are using a netti pot right? I like the syringe way better.

Hope this helps someone.

 

[EnergyGal]

When I tilt my head back, I do not allow the saline to run into my throat. As long as you do not inhale you are ok. It is easy to do. The saline stays into your nose.

I think you are using a netti pot right? I like the syringe way better.

Hope this helps someone.

 

[EnergyGal]

When I tilt my head back, I do not allow the saline to run into my throat. As long as you do not inhale you are ok. It is easy to do. The saline stays into your nose.

I think you are using a netti pot right? I like the syringe way better.

Hope this helps someone.

 

[EnergyGal]

When I tilt my head back, I do not allow the saline to run into my throat. As long as you do not inhale you are ok. It is easy to do. The saline stays into your nose.

I think you are using a netti pot right? I like the syringe way better.

Hope this helps someone.

 

[EnergyGal]

When I tilt my head back, I do not allow the saline to run into my throat. As long as you do not inhale you are ok. It is easy to do. The saline stays into your nose.

I think you are using a netti pot right? I like the syringe way better.

Hope this helps someone.

 

[sonny]

Hi folks, I'm Liza's husband and Anna' and Rachel's Dad. Liza told me you guys were discussing sinus irrigation and asked me to give the recipe I recommend.
Saline for Sinus irrigation:
1 quart distilled H2O...
1 tsp baking soda- buffers the solution
2 tsp noniodized salt- canning, pickling, sea salt are noniodized.

Mix in a nonbreakable tupperware type container. This should last a few days.
You can use a bulb syringe or a one of many types of irrigators available at the drug store. Water pik makes an attachment that you can also use. If you use a bulb syringe make sure you replace it every few weeks.
Pour about 4 ounces in a cup and then transfer to the syringe, don't stick your syringe into the quart jug. You can tilt your head forward or backward or keep it straight when you squirt the solution in you one nostril. Don't try to "suck it in", this will open your vocal cords and may cause you to aspirate (choke). This is really very beneficial for those that have had sinus surgery (FESS). For those with allergies but without surgery it will still help keep the sinus passages somewhat clear of mucus and clean the nasal mucus membranes of allergens to some extent.

As far as gargling, a study was reported last yr that showed a 50% reduction on cold frequencies with just gargling plain water twice a day. This was in non cf patients.

I hope this helps. Be sure to ask your doctor if he/she thinks this can help you.

 

[sonny]

Hi folks, I'm Liza's husband and Anna' and Rachel's Dad. Liza told me you guys were discussing sinus irrigation and asked me to give the recipe I recommend.
Saline for Sinus irrigation:
1 quart distilled H2O...
1 tsp baking soda- buffers the solution
2 tsp noniodized salt- canning, pickling, sea salt are noniodized.

Mix in a nonbreakable tupperware type container. This should last a few days.
You can use a bulb syringe or a one of many types of irrigators available at the drug store. Water pik makes an attachment that you can also use. If you use a bulb syringe make sure you replace it every few weeks.
Pour about 4 ounces in a cup and then transfer to the syringe, don't stick your syringe into the quart jug. You can tilt your head forward or backward or keep it straight when you squirt the solution in you one nostril. Don't try to "suck it in", this will open your vocal cords and may cause you to aspirate (choke). This is really very beneficial for those that have had sinus surgery (FESS). For those with allergies but without surgery it will still help keep the sinus passages somewhat clear of mucus and clean the nasal mucus membranes of allergens to some extent.

As far as gargling, a study was reported last yr that showed a 50% reduction on cold frequencies with just gargling plain water twice a day. This was in non cf patients.

I hope this helps. Be sure to ask your doctor if he/she thinks this can help you.

 

[sonny]

Hi folks, I'm Liza's husband and Anna' and Rachel's Dad. Liza told me you guys were discussing sinus irrigation and asked me to give the recipe I recommend.
Saline for Sinus irrigation:
1 quart distilled H2O...
1 tsp baking soda- buffers the solution
2 tsp noniodized salt- canning, pickling, sea salt are noniodized.

Mix in a nonbreakable tupperware type container. This should last a few days.
You can use a bulb syringe or a one of many types of irrigators available at the drug store. Water pik makes an attachment that you can also use. If you use a bulb syringe make sure you replace it every few weeks.
Pour about 4 ounces in a cup and then transfer to the syringe, don't stick your syringe into the quart jug. You can tilt your head forward or backward or keep it straight when you squirt the solution in you one nostril. Don't try to "suck it in", this will open your vocal cords and may cause you to aspirate (choke). This is really very beneficial for those that have had sinus surgery (FESS). For those with allergies but without surgery it will still help keep the sinus passages somewhat clear of mucus and clean the nasal mucus membranes of allergens to some extent.

As far as gargling, a study was reported last yr that showed a 50% reduction on cold frequencies with just gargling plain water twice a day. This was in non cf patients.

I hope this helps. Be sure to ask your doctor if he/she thinks this can help you.

 

[sonny]

Hi folks, I'm Liza's husband and Anna' and Rachel's Dad. Liza told me you guys were discussing sinus irrigation and asked me to give the recipe I recommend.
Saline for Sinus irrigation:
1 quart distilled H2O...
1 tsp baking soda- buffers the solution
2 tsp noniodized salt- canning, pickling, sea salt are noniodized.

Mix in a nonbreakable tupperware type container. This should last a few days.
You can use a bulb syringe or a one of many types of irrigators available at the drug store. Water pik makes an attachment that you can also use. If you use a bulb syringe make sure you replace it every few weeks.
Pour about 4 ounces in a cup and then transfer to the syringe, don't stick your syringe into the quart jug. You can tilt your head forward or backward or keep it straight when you squirt the solution in you one nostril. Don't try to "suck it in", this will open your vocal cords and may cause you to aspirate (choke). This is really very beneficial for those that have had sinus surgery (FESS). For those with allergies but without surgery it will still help keep the sinus passages somewhat clear of mucus and clean the nasal mucus membranes of allergens to some extent.

As far as gargling, a study was reported last yr that showed a 50% reduction on cold frequencies with just gargling plain water twice a day. This was in non cf patients.

I hope this helps. Be sure to ask your doctor if he/she thinks this can help you.