Sinus Irrigation and a Suggested Sinus Irrigator

by Walt Ballenberger

  
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Sinus irrigation is the main component in my personal arsenal to battle sinusitis and sinus infections. I strongly recommend the pulsating sinus irrigation system explained by Dr. Murray Grossan in his book "The Sinus Cure- 7 Simple Steps". In fact, I highly recommend that anyone struggling with sinusitis purchase this book and read it.

When I first started following Dr. Grossan’s advice he suggested using a WaterPik machine,

 

  

and these have been sold for years as devices to improve gum and dental health.  Dr. Grossan’s company simply sold an adaptor and a saline solution, although one can use table salt.  Although much more expensive than salt, I find that this saline solution is convenient, works well, and has no preservatives.  I usually purchase a dozen containers at a time, and these will last up to a year with one application per day.  One simply puts a spoonful of saline solution into the WaterPik tank and then about 16 oz. of warm water to dissolve the powder.  The nasal adaptor is then put into one nostril and the machine will gently propel half the liquid through one’s nasal canal, and it will drain out the other side.  One then puts the adaptor in the other nostril and repeats the procedure on that side.  This process is done while leaning over a sink.  I then normally put more water into the tank and use the WaterPik
on my teeth as it was originally intended, and I’ve helped my gum and dental health as well.  My dental hygienist has made several comments about how much better my gums and teeth are when I go in for cleanings. The whole effort only takes about 5 minutes or so, including wiping everything dry.  I normally do the irrigation once a day about an hour before bed, but if I happen to wake up with more than the usual congestion in the morning, I’ll do it then as well.

The Easiest Way to Start
In the past couple of years Dr. Grossan has come up with his own sinus irrigator.  It is called the Hydro Pulse® Nasal Irrigation System.  For about $89 plus shipping one receives the Hydro Pulse Nasal/Sinus Irrigator®, 2 Original Sinus Irrigator Tips ®, 2 Original Throat Irrigator Tips®, Breathe-ease® XL Nasal Moisturizer (this is the saline solution), and excerpts from "The Sinus Cure" by Dr. Grossan.

This is the easiest way to start, as you have everything needed.  If the system works well and you want to continue to do nasal irrigation on a daily basis, I would suggest purchase of a pack of one dozen saline solution boxes, as the price is lower per box and there is only one shipping charge to pay.  Of course one could still purchase a WaterPik at a retail store and buy the Dr. Grossan’s adaptor and saline solution to work with it. In fact I continue to do this in order to use the device on my teeth and gums since it works so well. Every year or so the WaterPik needs to be replaced. I suspect that the salt has a corrosive effect, although I rinse the machine with fresh water immediately after each use. WaterPik even sells a small travel model, and I use one of those when on the road. I recommend it highly.

For a link to see or purchase the sinus irrigation products mentioned above, follow this link:  
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