I started irrigating my sinuses after i had my first surgery when I was 14, im now 19. Let me tell ya, it works great. When I first started I had to mix it all up and use one of those booger-suckers for babies to squirt it. Now I've found this Sinus Rinse Kit from NeilMed, it comes with little pre-mixed packs of the solution, all you do is add water, and a bottle that you mix it all in and use to rinse. It definitely helps me alot in the morning when Im feeling congested. I also havent had to get as many sinus surgeries done, only about 3, because it kept them clear...or maybe im just lucky with my sinus'.
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Would it help to irrigate your sinuses?
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I started irrigating my sinuses after i had my first surgery when I was 14, im now 19. Let me tell ya, it works great. When I first started I had to mix it all up and use one of those booger-suckers for babies to squirt it. Now I've found this Sinus Rinse Kit from NeilMed, it comes with little pre-mixed packs of the solution, all you do is add water, and a bottle that you mix it all in and use to rinse. It definitely helps me alot in the morning when Im feeling congested. I also havent had to get as many sinus surgeries done, only about 3, because it kept them clear...or maybe im just lucky with my sinus'.
All CF's after transplant have to be careful not to get PA in their lungs but if they get it there. treatments are available like Cipro and tobi. I cultured PA in the first set of lungs and I have them in my second set. IT all comes from my sinuses and at night drips into the lungs. That is why i irigate my sinuses so the sinuses stay clear. I am fine now and there is no cough. I had a dry cough in the morning a few months ago and was treated with Cipro and the dry cough went away. When they do a bronch on you post transplant they can determine what bugs you have as they can get a good sample. Are you pre transplant?
Risa
Risa
All CF's after transplant have to be careful not to get PA in their lungs but if they get it there. treatments are available like Cipro and tobi. I cultured PA in the first set of lungs and I have them in my second set. IT all comes from my sinuses and at night drips into the lungs. That is why i irigate my sinuses so the sinuses stay clear. I am fine now and there is no cough. I had a dry cough in the morning a few months ago and was treated with Cipro and the dry cough went away. When they do a bronch on you post transplant they can determine what bugs you have as they can get a good sample. Are you pre transplant?
Risa
Risa
HollyCatheryn
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OK. I realized that my explanation before was a bit incomplete. Boil the water to kill any microbes in it, but don't use it until it is luke-warm, meaning when you stick your pinky in it you don't feel it - not cool or warm. The Neti Pot can be put through the dishwasher, but it is easy just to rinse out with scalding water. It is non-porous so you don't have to worry about it harboring anything. I got mine from Whole Foods, but most health food/supplement stores ought to either carry it or be able to order it. It cost $17.99. The GSE costs about $16. But, since you only use a few drops per rinse the bottle can last about a year. Because of its antimicrobial properties, you don't have to worry about it going bad. I don't know what brand my Neti Pot is, but if you go to a Whole Foods or whatever you can ask for the Neti Pots and they'll show you. Mine is the one that looks like a little ceramic watering can and is white. It came in a rectangle box that (I think) was white and light blue colored with a picture of the Pot on it. I got that one because it was glazed inside and out (which makes it non-porous) and it came with instructions and a saline recipe.
HollyCatheryn
New member
OK. I realized that my explanation before was a bit incomplete. Boil the water to kill any microbes in it, but don't use it until it is luke-warm, meaning when you stick your pinky in it you don't feel it - not cool or warm. The Neti Pot can be put through the dishwasher, but it is easy just to rinse out with scalding water. It is non-porous so you don't have to worry about it harboring anything. I got mine from Whole Foods, but most health food/supplement stores ought to either carry it or be able to order it. It cost $17.99. The GSE costs about $16. But, since you only use a few drops per rinse the bottle can last about a year. Because of its antimicrobial properties, you don't have to worry about it going bad. I don't know what brand my Neti Pot is, but if you go to a Whole Foods or whatever you can ask for the Neti Pots and they'll show you. Mine is the one that looks like a little ceramic watering can and is white. It came in a rectangle box that (I think) was white and light blue colored with a picture of the Pot on it. I got that one because it was glazed inside and out (which makes it non-porous) and it came with instructions and a saline recipe.
I have had about 8 sinus surgeries. What do you mean by windows in your sinus? I also irrigate. I currently use the NeilMed bottle and saline packets, this is much easier than the old method of mixing your own saline. My ent has also in the past had be irrigate with bactoban and gentamicin. I feel irrigating does help but I hate it!!!
I have had about 8 sinus surgeries. What do you mean by windows in your sinus? I also irrigate. I currently use the NeilMed bottle and saline packets, this is much easier than the old method of mixing your own saline. My ent has also in the past had be irrigate with bactoban and gentamicin. I feel irrigating does help but I hate it!!!
Thanks for the details on the NetiPots, HollyCatheryn. I'm going to go to Whole Foods tomorrow to check out them out.
Here's my current sinus story, just to recap. I've had two sinus surgeries in the past: one in 1998, one last year. I've been irrigating since 1997. So far, I've tried bulb syringes, NeilMed bottles, and 60 cc normal syringes for flushing, and found that bulb syringes get the most crud out. I mix up a 2 liter batch of saline every day in a basin. I use using 2 L distilled water, 4 tsp pickling salt, and 1 teaspoon baking soda. I use pickling salt because it has no additives, unlike regular salt. The baking soda acts as a pH buffer. Then I just shoot up one bulb syringe-ful after another until the 2 L are gone. It takes about five minutes total. But it sounds like the NetiPot might be better because sterilizing will be easier. I'm glad to learn everyone's techniques. Thanks!
-Claire
Here's my current sinus story, just to recap. I've had two sinus surgeries in the past: one in 1998, one last year. I've been irrigating since 1997. So far, I've tried bulb syringes, NeilMed bottles, and 60 cc normal syringes for flushing, and found that bulb syringes get the most crud out. I mix up a 2 liter batch of saline every day in a basin. I use using 2 L distilled water, 4 tsp pickling salt, and 1 teaspoon baking soda. I use pickling salt because it has no additives, unlike regular salt. The baking soda acts as a pH buffer. Then I just shoot up one bulb syringe-ful after another until the 2 L are gone. It takes about five minutes total. But it sounds like the NetiPot might be better because sterilizing will be easier. I'm glad to learn everyone's techniques. Thanks!
-Claire
Thanks for the details on the NetiPots, HollyCatheryn. I'm going to go to Whole Foods tomorrow to check out them out.
Here's my current sinus story, just to recap. I've had two sinus surgeries in the past: one in 1998, one last year. I've been irrigating since 1997. So far, I've tried bulb syringes, NeilMed bottles, and 60 cc normal syringes for flushing, and found that bulb syringes get the most crud out. I mix up a 2 liter batch of saline every day in a basin. I use using 2 L distilled water, 4 tsp pickling salt, and 1 teaspoon baking soda. I use pickling salt because it has no additives, unlike regular salt. The baking soda acts as a pH buffer. Then I just shoot up one bulb syringe-ful after another until the 2 L are gone. It takes about five minutes total. But it sounds like the NetiPot might be better because sterilizing will be easier. I'm glad to learn everyone's techniques. Thanks!
-Claire
Here's my current sinus story, just to recap. I've had two sinus surgeries in the past: one in 1998, one last year. I've been irrigating since 1997. So far, I've tried bulb syringes, NeilMed bottles, and 60 cc normal syringes for flushing, and found that bulb syringes get the most crud out. I mix up a 2 liter batch of saline every day in a basin. I use using 2 L distilled water, 4 tsp pickling salt, and 1 teaspoon baking soda. I use pickling salt because it has no additives, unlike regular salt. The baking soda acts as a pH buffer. Then I just shoot up one bulb syringe-ful after another until the 2 L are gone. It takes about five minutes total. But it sounds like the NetiPot might be better because sterilizing will be easier. I'm glad to learn everyone's techniques. Thanks!
-Claire
I use a syringe without the needle attached so this is called luer lock syringe. I dispose of them after each use. I thought if you run a lot of saline through your sinuses would do the trick but I have found a better solution that works for me. I definitely think it is great to run saline up your sinuses But it is more the technique you use to bring out the mucus. Just running saline will bring out some of it. I found I can use less saline if I apply pressure to one side of the passages while holding it closed. The other sinus remains open and I sniff in while shaking upward in a vibrating motion along the septum. Out comes junk if it is there.~Risa
I use a syringe without the needle attached so this is called luer lock syringe. I dispose of them after each use. I thought if you run a lot of saline through your sinuses would do the trick but I have found a better solution that works for me. I definitely think it is great to run saline up your sinuses But it is more the technique you use to bring out the mucus. Just running saline will bring out some of it. I found I can use less saline if I apply pressure to one side of the passages while holding it closed. The other sinus remains open and I sniff in while shaking upward in a vibrating motion along the septum. Out comes junk if it is there.~Risa