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Buffered Hypertonic Saline for Nasal Irrigation
PURPOSE:
Directly removes crusts, secretions, and allergens.
Shrinks the nasal lining and improves sinus ventilation and drainage.
DIRECTIONS:
1 qt. tap water
2 tsp. kosher or canning salt
1 tsp. baking soda
Flush sinuses twice per day with solution at body temperature, 90-100° Fahrenheit. Do this over the sink because it can be messy. Blow your nose after irrigations to remove loosened secretions. Do not swallow the irrigation because it may upset your stomach.
You can use a rubber bulb syringe, or sniff the irrigation directly from a cup. Your doctor may also recommend the SinuCleanse system or an adapter that can be added to the water-pic. Normal straight tap water is acceptable but the water should be boiled in the healing phase after surgery, usually about two weeks.
Saline irrigation is inexpensive and has no long-term side effects. The regular use of irrigation can potentially benefit almost any chronic nasal condition, including allergies, chronic sinusitis and post-nasal drip.
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