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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>Guidelines for using a Neti Pot.<br />
Using the Neti Pot is simpler than it may appear. The principle quite simply create a warm saline solution (boiled or distilled only!) and allow it to enter one nostril, and after that work its way throughout the nasal channel and sinuses, until it eventually exits out of the the other nostril. As the solution works its way through, the warm water helps to clear up any debris which can become lodged within the many twists and turns within the nasal cavities, whilst the salt sanitizes helping fight infections.<br />
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For the water itself you should use boiled regular faucet water or even better distilled water, but boiled faucet water is fine.You'll then need some non ionised salt. This is normally generally known as ‘Sea Salt’ which is typically large chunks of a raw salt when comparing regular table salt that is very fine and processed. A number of people also like to include a tiny amount of Bicarbonate soda to temper the solution, myself I use salt, nevertheless, you may find Bicarbonate works.<br />
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Next, before perform a single thing more it's important to sanitize your Neti Pot.First provide it with a very good scrub as you would any normal kitchen utensil, however if using washing up detergent be sure it’s rinsed off well! Upon having cleaned it in the convention way, it is then time to sterilise which can be done in one of three ways:<br />
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The very first is to position it in a Microwave oven in exactly the same as you would for a baby’s bottle, but please note that you may ought to be careful when using the plastic models, if you do it for no more then 1.5 minutes you should be fine and not cause any damage, but monitor the event to be positive for the initial few times.<br />
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Second is to position the [http://www.thenetipot.net how to use a neti pot] into some boiling water, but please be careful not to scold yourself. Use some thongs if need be.<br />
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The third is to use a baby bottle sterilizing product.<br />
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As for the temperature it should be much like our body which happens to be 98.6°F (37°C) - Basically Luke warm, so not to cold, but certainly not too hot.<br />
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Once inside your sterilised pot perform a stir and you’re ready to go.<br />
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If it’s your first attempt its worth acquiring a towel draped over your neck in order to catch any solution that you spill.<br />
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Lean forward over a hand basin or large bowl and tilt your head upwards looking straight ahead. Position the end of the Pots spout into the nostril applying enough pressure to ensure that it ‘seals’ the spout on your nose.<br />
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Begin to inhale a relaxed way via your mouth and after that tilt top of your head sideways so that the spout and pot is above your upward faced cheek. Continue to breathe through the mouth the whole time and stay relaxed.<br />
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You should now notice that the solution begins to exit the other nostril. If it does not give it some time and if still it is not coming out move the top of your head back to the starting position and let the solution drain. Now try the other side.<br />
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* Note: For those who appear too blocked for the solution to get through, try some cold water since this can occasionally reduce sinus inflammation enough for the solution to make it through. If it's flowing again, switch to the warmer solution.<br />
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Do each side twice or until the solution finishes.<br />
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How frequently can i repeat this?<br />
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I recommend you get started with one per day and after that progress to two times a day (morning and evening).<br />
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Bear in mind with things medical a disclaimer is necessary; I am not a specialist, I am an enthusiastic user, hence the material on this site is not intended as a substitute for medical-related advice, diagnosis, or treatment. For all things medical your physician should be consulted first should you be unsure.<br />
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[http://www.thenetipot.net how to use a neti pot] are generally recommended by ENT specialists and also to individuals who are recoverying from Sinsus surgery, and Saline is FDA approved, so this is considered a safe practice, but unfortunately we cannot know your particular circumstances so a qualified should be consulted in case you are unsure. Additionally it is not recommended to attempt to use a Neti Pot against small children without seeking professional guidance first.<br />
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And lastly, remember it's essential to only use sterilized or boiled water, do not use untreated water</div>PaineStribling760