Sentences with phrase «use nasal irrigation»

Patients who were instructed to use nasal irrigation showed improvement at 3 and 6 months, as measured by the Rhinosinusitis Disability Index.

Advising patient with chronic sinus congestion to use nasal irrigation — a popular nonpharmacologic treatment — improved their symptoms, but steam inhalation did not, according to a randomized controlled trial published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).

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Still, the National Institutes of Health says that nasal irrigation is generally safe, so it can't hurt to try it — as long as you use the right type of water.

Nasal irrigation — sometimes called sinus washing or sinus rinsing — is the process of using salt water solution to clean mucus or allergens out of the sinuses.

«We have found that even a very brief intervention of a video showing patients how to use saline nasal irrigation can improve symptoms, help people feel they do not need to see the doctor to manage the problem, and reduce the amount of over-the-counter medication they need to use,» said Dr. Paul Little, Primary Care and Population Sciences Unit, University of Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom.

«We found potentially important changes in other outcomes; in particular, fewer participants in the nasal irrigation group than in the no - irrigation group had headaches, used over-the-counter medications and intended to consult a doctor in future episodes,» write the authors.

Herbal solutions including lemon balm, chamomile, garlic and onions are commonly used for nasal irrigation.

If the sinus symptoms are really severe you can use a Neti Pot for nasal irrigation with 1 drops each Lavender, Lemon, Peppermint, 1/4 T fine quality salt, and 8 ounces warm water.