How often should i neti

If you suffer from rhinitis, you should use a neti pot no more than once a day. Rhinitis is similar to an allergic reaction but without the allergies. Neti pots help people with chronic sinusitis calm the inflammation in their nasal passages. Treatment is recommended once daily, since this method keeps your passages moist.

For acute sinusitis, you can use it twice a day. Before you use a neti pot regularly in order to treat a condition, consult your doctor and make sure you know how to use the neti pot correctly. Mix in a little bit of baking soda if the salt and water solution is irritating your nose. Make sure you clean your neti pot out thoroughly after every use to avoid contamination and potential infection.

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Share this —. Follow today. More Brands. By Linda Carroll. Gently blow your nose into a tissue. Then, repeat the process in the other nostril. Start with one irrigation per day while you have symptoms. If you feel better, you may want to do it twice a day as part of your regular routine. Some patients use it to prevent sinus problems even when they don't have symptoms. It is normal for drops of water to occasionally drain from your nose for up to 30 minutes after irrigation.

You may want to carry tissues with you. If your nose stings or burns, try using half as much salt next time. You may also want to try a different water temperature. Do not use very hot or very cold water. You can also try nasal irrigation while you are in the shower. Always rinse out the extra salt water and wash the nasal cup with soap and water after using it. Most nasal cups are dishwasher safe. When you want to use the cup again, mix a fresh salt water solution. Already a member or subscriber?

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