Ep.6 - Sinus Saline Rinses and The Dreaded Neti Pot

Swain Sinus Show

English - August 01, 2017 16:00 - 10 minutes - 9.65 MB - ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
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Ever tried using one of those Neti Pots and the water didn’t go in your nose properly, you got water everywhere, and it didn’t work to clear your sinuses. Well, host, Stacy Wellborn admits to this watery mess on the sixth installment of the Swain Sinus Show. Dr. Ron Swain, Jr sets Stacy straight on how she should have used her neti pot. We get some tips on baby-stepping the use of saline rinse bottles and other sinus irrigation products. Plus, Dr. Swain discusses the importance of saline rinse solutions and clears up why they are so important for the before and aftercare of a sinus operation.

What You Will Learn:

1. Dr. Swain likes the NeilMed Sinus Rinse kits.
2. What is a saline rinse?
2. The difference between the “smooth” isotonic saline and hypertonic saline.
3. How to properly use a saline rinse and a nets pot.
4. First steps and some secrets to being able to use a saline rinse.
5. How to customize the salinity and temperature of the water to fit your personal needs.
5. The importance of saline rinses before and after sinus surgery.

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