Is using a nettie pot to irrigate sinuses really beneficial?

I know so many people who swear by them, they apparently are quite effective.

I have never used one myself, but they are considered a non-pharmacological way to treat nasal congestion.

I've heard the first couple of times you use it...it's a little strange and hard to do, but really works.

Just remember that if you are going to be using tap water with, make sure you BOIL THE WATER (you can of course let it cool before using it) first to kill any bacteria that might be in it, because you can cause yourself some serious infections if you don't

In the medical community, the jury is still out on this one. Some people do not report any improvement in general sinus problems from use of a nettie pot. Other people, however, do have improvements. The outcome may depend on what your particular issue is. If you nasal problems are related to things like ozone or other molecular irritants, then a nettie pot is not likely to help. If you suffer from allergies to pollen, mold, or dust, then a nettie pot may help by keeping these allergens flushed from your nasal tissues. And if you suffer from sinus abnormalities, such as large turbinates or a severely deviated septum, than these types of structural issues are not likely to benefit from a nettie pot.

One word of warning though. Using a nettie pot involves introducing water deep into your sinus cavities. If this water is not sterile, then you are at risk of an infection. There have been a handful of cases of people who suffered from amoebic infections through nettie pot usage of ordinary tap water, which is NOT sterile. When using a nettie pot, use either pre-packaged saline fluid, or else mix your own from store-bought distilled water or water that you have first boiled. Obviously, let boiled water cool off before using it!

We have used a Neti Pot often in our family. They work great!

I would caution you in the same way that the other two individuals that already commented did . . . you want to be sure and use purified water to avoid bacterial infection.

We have found great success with the Neti Pot by adding a therapeutic-grade essential oil to the salt solution. We like to use a combination of Rosemary and melaleuca alternafolia (tea tree) essential oils, as recommended by Daniel Penoel, MD. These oils are very effective in clearing and decongesting the sinuses. The great thing to note here as well is the fact that both of these oils are "anti-bacterial".

Make sure that in using essential oils that you are using only a therapeutic-grade oil. The best therapeutic oils on the market are from a company called Young Living Essential Oils.

The iodine and anti-caking brokers in table salt could be hectic to the tissues. If its the only element around will it injury to apply once or twice - i doubt it. in spite of the incontrovertible fact that, Diamond kind kosher salt is approximately 2 greenbacks a container, and easy previous Sodium Chloride with out the anti-caking brokers, etc. you will locate it in maximum grocery shops on the backside shelf - interior the pink and white container.