It can be difficult to tell the common cold from the flu or allergies. For you, the sufferer, the destination is often the same: the living room sofa. Sore throats, aches, and a nose that’s suddenly a long-distance runner – the symptoms of all can overlap. So how do you know what you have? And, … Continue reading The Difference Between the Cold, Flu, and Seasonal Allergies
Show Us Your Uvula!
Do you even know what a uvula is? Get your mind out of the gutter! Everyone has one, and unlike Sheldon Cooper, you don’t need to feel embarrassed about it.
Nasal Irrigation: Calm Your Nose Without The Side Effects
You may have experienced this – the feeling that your head is in a vice. The pounding, the thumping, the running toward the medicine cabinet in seek of an aspirin or twelve. Yes, migraines are anything but minor.
Chronic Sinusitis and How Nasal Rinse Can Help
Your cartilage is fit! How do you know? Because your nose runs and runs and never gets tired. 😉 If you find yourself nodding along, you may be suffering from chronic sinusitis. This is a condition not only marked by a runny nose, but also postnasal drainage, nasal congestion, pain around the eyes, cheeks, nose, … Continue reading Chronic Sinusitis and How Nasal Rinse Can Help
Can Athletes Benefit from Nasal Rinsing?
Nasal rinsing: it’s quick, easy, effective, and comes with countless benefits for people of all walks of life, including athletes. The practice clears sinuses, removing mucus and muck and all that icky stuff. Some of the many proven benefits include optimized airflow, reduced allergies, and decreased flu and cold symptoms. Oh, and did we mention … Continue reading Can Athletes Benefit from Nasal Rinsing?
Nasal Rinsing As A Drug-Free Allergy Solution
Allergies are exceptionally common in all ages: more than 50 million people in the US suffer from them. And that leaves us running toward the drug store aisles. Come to mama, antihistamines – you can make it all better!
Alleviating COPD Symptoms with Nasal Rinsing
Population studies suggest that as many as 75% of patients with COPD have concomitant nasal symptoms and that more than 30% of patients with sinusitis also have lower airway symptoms of asthma or COPD. Given that the upper and lower airway lining have similar exposure to allergens and react with a similar inflammatory response, it … Continue reading Alleviating COPD Symptoms with Nasal Rinsing
Nasal Irrigation After Sinus Surgery: What You Need To Know
For anyone who experiences chronic sinus problems that less conservative treatments don’t help, sinus surgery is a viable option. It can improve drainage, relieving your congestion and sinus pressure in the process. It’s a relatively minor procedure, but it’s still surgery. This means two things: milk it during the recovery process (you’ll get gifts!) and … Continue reading Nasal Irrigation After Sinus Surgery: What You Need To Know
Hypertonic vs. Isotonic Nasal Rinses: Which One Should You Choose?
In the world of nasal rinses, isotonic and hypertonic often face off in competition to see which is better – it’s like West Side Story but for your sinuses. Both rinses have their benefits – they wash away germs and allergens. They flush out pollutants and bacteria. They decrease the symptoms of nasal congestion.
Tired of Tissues? Try an Alternative
The most common reasons for a runny nose are colds, hay fever, and sinusitis. All of these conditions affect the nose in a similar manner: they cause it to swell and produce extra mucus in an attempt to clear the nasal passages of irritants. In other words, they make it annoying.
