NeilMed NasaFlo Unbreakable Neti Pot with 50 Premixed Packets
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Product Reviews of NeilMed NasaFlo Unbreakable Neti Pot with 50 Premixed Packets
Product Review: It is plastic but works great.
Summary: 5 Stars
I have major dust allergies. I have sneezing fits. This feels weird at first but you get used to it. You can really breathe again. It has made a huge difference. Dr. Oz recommended this and it works.Product Review: It really works and is well worth a try!
Summary: 5 Stars
Rinsing out your sinuses with saline is a rather frightening concept at first, but the relief has been amazing. As a person with chronic sinusitis and perennial, winter head colds I was at the end of my rope. I'm not the kind of person that runs to 'alternative' treatments, but on the advice of a friend decided to try out a Neti Pot.
The results were surprising. I can't say that the saline rinse does away completely with the need for decongestants/antihistamines, but using this twice to three times a day has meant that I no longer require these medications on a daily basis and has given me freer nasal passages.
The concept is simple, really. You basically rinse out your sinuses with warm saline. You can either use the 'normal' saline or 'hypertonic' saline packets to do this--in my experience there has been little difference between the two. (If you buy the regular packets, you simply mix two packets with 8 ounces of water to make the hypertonic solution.) The saline soothes the membranes of your sinuses, washes away mucous and allergens. (If you use
hypertonic saline, it may also shrink the mucous membranes as well by 'pulling' water out from them.) The result, at least for me, has been a marked decrease in congestion. This is both an immediate effect and--surprisingly--lasts for hours after using the Neti Pot. I can now breathe normally without taking medicines.
The kit comes with a plastic Neti Pot, 50 saline packets, and instructions. You do have to get over the initial 'yuck' factor of pouring the saline into one nostril and having it come out the other. The first few times I used the neti pot, it did feel odd and there were a few chokes and sputters. But, boy, is it worth it.
The price at first seemed a little steep to me, until I realized that it is far cheaper on a day-to-day basis than taking even store brand decongestants and antihistamines. If you were clever, you could probably find a recipe for the saline solution, but the packets are incredibly convenient to use and (once again) inexpensive. It is nice to have premeasured amount of powder to mix, and when you run out of packets you can buy the packets separately (100 per box). It would be nice if they had made an 8 ounce line on the Neti Pot to show where to fill it to, but once you get used to using it, it is easy to eyeball this.
I am not against using decongestants. I am not anti-physician or anti-medication. What I can say, is that antihistamines and decongestants work, but they do have side effects that are bothersome. And I'd rather avoid medications where possible. If you are into the medical side of things, there is good research to show that this kind of sinus cleansing improves symptoms.
It is simple, straight forward, and--by gosh--IT WORKS! And it works far better than I ever thought it could.
So if you are a sufferer from chronic sinusitis, seasonal allergies, or colds, this is well worth a try.
Product Review: JUST TERRIFIC !!
Summary: 5 Stars
I get frequent sinus infections especially during the winter months. Once one takes hold, it takes weeks to go away even if I am on antibiotics. A friend told me about the netipot and now at the first sign of a sinus problem I begin using it, usually twice a day. It works! I can tell that it stops the sinus problem from developing and provides instant relief to congestion. It is easy to use and the rinse packets that are provided are not so strong to cause any stinging. I highly recommend this netipot.
Product Review: Just wish it was bigger
Summary: 4 Stars
Don't get me wrong, it works great like the other folks here testify. Just wish it was bigger than 8 oz. Sometimes I need to do multiple flushes with this little Neti to clear out my nasal passages. It also comes with little packets (salt and baking soda mixture) that are great for travel. But at home try mixing your own using 1/4 tsp of salt and 1/4 tsp of baking soda per 8 oz water.Product Review: LOVE IT!
Summary: 5 Stars
My nose is soooo happy! My sinus headaches are gone! I use the neti pot once in the morning and my nose is clear all day. Plus, I haven't had any colds since using the neti pot. If I needed one for each nostril, I'd buy another!NeilMed NasoFlo NetiPot