The Dummies’ Guide to Neti Pots : A Nasal Irrigation Tool

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The Dummies Guide to Neti Pots A Nasal
Irrigation Tool

• Neti Pots For Sinus Health

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What is a Neti pot?

• A Neti pot is a container that looks like a small
  teapot, it is used to clean out ones nose. Neti
  is a gentle, safe, efficient way to deliver a
  good cleansing dose of saline to the nose.
• It is an essential tool for the practice called
  nasal irrigation. This practice is also called
  Neti and has been used by practitioners of
  Ayurveda and Yoga in India for thousands of
  years.

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Does Neti Pot Work?

• Yes, it does work. This nasal irrigation tool is
  one of most effective tool available. People
  practice Neti on a daily basis to keep their
  sinuses clean and breathing easier. Most of the
  people who practice nasal irrigation, find it
  soothing and pleasant.

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Does it Helps in Cure Sinus Infection and
Allergy Symptoms

• If your nasal passages are blocked because of
  pollution, pollen, dust and other irritants, then
  nasal irrigation is one of the simplest technique
  to be of invaluable benefit. While there exist
  numerous advanced techniques using various herbal
  oils and herbs, the simplest Neti technique uses
  water for the irrigation process.
• Neti is a powerful technique that works wonders
  for chronic sinusitis and allergies. It has a
  remarkable effect on upper respiratory tract
  infections, especially hay fever.
• Neti pot should be used according to ones
  nostrils and with a smoothly tapered conical tip
  at the spout end. This facilitates support on the
  nostril walls of varying sizes.
• Moreover, this minimizes spillage as it plugs the
  inlet nostril. Steps for using Neti pot and
  homemade Neti Pot solution

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Neti Pot Solution Recipe and How To Use a Neti
Pot?

• Prepare the saline solution with lukewarm water
  and fill the Neti pot. Do not use hot water as it
  is irritating and dangerous. While cool water is
  not soothing.
• Tilt your head to a side and insert the spout of
  Neti pot gently into raised nostril creating a
  seal between the Neti pot and nostril.
• If it drains out of your mouth, lower you your
  forehead in relation to your chin.

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• If you are calm, the water flows right through.
  But if you arent, it just wont flow. If you
  keep breathing through your mouth, relaxed, the
  water should gently flow through the nose on its
  own.
• Raise the Neti pot slowly to develop a steady
  flow of saline solution (Neti Pot solution)
  through the upper nostril and out the lower
  nostril. During the process breathe through your
  mouth.
• When youre done, exhale firmly several times to
  clear the nasal passages.
• Reverse the tilt of your head and repeat the
  process on the other side.

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Pros of Neti Pot

• One of the chief benefits of the neti pot as a
  sinus treatment is that it has limited side
  effects.
• Neti pots and other nasal irrigation devices
  remove the dirt and debris from cilia, the small
  hairs in the nose, and mucus.
• Another upside to the neti pot is that using it
  for sinus pain may also help alleviate other
  symptoms.
• It works best to treat the symptoms of thick,
  dry, or crusty mucus or chronic sinus problems.

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Cons of Neti Pot

• The biggest known downside to neti pot use is
  long term neti pot use may cause potential damage
  to the immune mucosal layer in the nose.
• The neti pot is not a cure-all. People who have
  tried a neti pot but are still experiencing sinus
  pain should see a doctor.
• Although neti pots are generally well tolerated,
  using undistilled water can lead to excess
  bacteria forming in the sinus cavities, which can
  lead to serious illness or death.
• As it helps remove the bad mucus, saline may also
  dilute or wash away these beneficial
  antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral agents.

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Neti Pot Instructions Things to Keep in Mind

• Neti Pot is no doubt a great nasal irrigation
  tool to cure sinus infection and other nasal
  allergy. However, while practicing you are
  probably inviting Neti Pot dangers.
• Nasal irrigation is generally considered to be
  safe, but a small percentage of regular users
  experience mild side effects such as minor nasal
  irritation.
• People whose immune system isnt fully
  functioning should ask their doctor before trying
  nasal irrigation because they are at greater risk
  for infections.

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• Anyone who is prone to frequent nosebleeds or who
  doesnt have a good swallowing mechanism might
  want to avoid nasal irrigation.
• Do not use tap water for nasal irrigation. If you
  are irrigating, flushing, or rinsing your sinuses
  by using a Neti pot, use distilled, sterile, or
  previously boiled water to make up the irrigation
  solution.
• Rinse the irrigation device after each use and
  leave open to air dry otherwise it can harbor
  bacteria that can cause infection.

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How Often Can You Use a Neti Pot?

• Three times a week was often enough once symptoms
  subsided. No matter how well one cleans your
  nasal irrigation device, you should not keep it
  forever. Just as you toss out your toothbrush
  every few months, throw out your Neti pot and buy
  a new one.

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