Netti pot
I have been reading the post "My tonsills are broken" and I can identify with much that has been said. But my probs are more general ENT. The specialist said I have chronic tonsillitis and that I should have them out.
My throat has a sort of low grade soreness/scratchy feel all the time. I snore for Britain and then wake up with a cough that any life time smoker would be proud of (except I don't smoke). I also have tinnitus and positional vertigo. I have recently been to an eye clinic and they said my eyes have virtually no moisture at all.
I am sure all these things are connected ... Now to Netti pots. On a course recently a lady told me she had this pot "bit like a watering can" and its used to flush out your sinuses. But i can not find much about them on the net or where i could buy one in the UK. She swears by the way that a netti pot has cured her of lots of similar probs.
Any ideas folks. Regards Kealy
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Hi Kealy
Jala neti (nasal wash) is supposed to be good for flushing out nasal passages. You can get neti lota (neti pots) from the british wheel of yoga - they are about £4-5 with postage. their phone number is 0164 2732082.
If you get one I would suggest that you find someone to teach you how to use it properly as otherwise it can cause more problems (due to 'flooding'of the sinuses) - you have to make sure you dry the nasal passages after use. This is done by a breathing practice. I would try and write the instructions but it is better to meet someone face to face who is used to using one.To use make a solution of 1 teaspoon salt to half a litre of warm water.
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Thank you Wand for your reply I will give them a ring tomorrow.
I hope it comes with good instructions. Regards Kealy
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I have a nasal problem and was advised by my ENT consultant to use Sterimar, which is a 'pure sea water nasal spray that gently moisturises and cleanses nasal passages, to help natural healthy breathing. This can be bought over a pharmacy counter.
Lesley
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Whenever I have blocked sinuses - eg after a cold - I use a solution of warm water and simple sea salt. Not too salty and you just sniff it out of a glass. I find it not only unblocks you but also reduces inflammation and infection. Simple and cheap.
Works for me.
My throat has a sort of low grade soreness/scratchy feel all the time. I snore for Britain and then wake up with a cough that any life time smoker would be proud of (except I don't smoke). I also have tinnitus and positional vertigo. I have recently been to an eye clinic and they said my eyes have virtually no moisture at all.
I am sure all these things are connected ... Now to Netti pots. On a course recently a lady told me she had this pot "bit like a watering can" and its used to flush out your sinuses. But i can not find much about them on the net or where i could buy one in the UK. She swears by the way that a netti pot has cured her of lots of similar probs.
Any ideas folks. Regards Kealy
Answers:
Hi Kealy
Jala neti (nasal wash) is supposed to be good for flushing out nasal passages. You can get neti lota (neti pots) from the british wheel of yoga - they are about £4-5 with postage. their phone number is 0164 2732082.
If you get one I would suggest that you find someone to teach you how to use it properly as otherwise it can cause more problems (due to 'flooding'of the sinuses) - you have to make sure you dry the nasal passages after use. This is done by a breathing practice. I would try and write the instructions but it is better to meet someone face to face who is used to using one.To use make a solution of 1 teaspoon salt to half a litre of warm water.
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Thank you Wand for your reply I will give them a ring tomorrow.
I hope it comes with good instructions. Regards Kealy
Answers:
I have a nasal problem and was advised by my ENT consultant to use Sterimar, which is a 'pure sea water nasal spray that gently moisturises and cleanses nasal passages, to help natural healthy breathing. This can be bought over a pharmacy counter.
Lesley
Answers:
Whenever I have blocked sinuses - eg after a cold - I use a solution of warm water and simple sea salt. Not too salty and you just sniff it out of a glass. I find it not only unblocks you but also reduces inflammation and infection. Simple and cheap.
Works for me.