Sprays, Rinse Kits and Neti Pots
Yes, there is a way to relieve the symptoms of sinusitis and to possibly avoid the headache of future infections. For many people, rinsing their sinuses has become as routine as brushing their teeth. Neti pots and sinus rinse kits are the hot new bathroom accessory.
Used in India and South-east Asia for centuries, neti pots (which look like mini-teapots) allow you to pour warm salt water in one nostril and let it stream out the other, pulling out bacteria, irritants and excess mucus with it. A sinus rinse kit does a similar job but in the form of a squeeze bottle you fill with salt water and then squeeze up your nose. Luckily, this ritual isn't as uncomfortable as it sounds. While it takes a bit of getting used to, some enthusiasts have described sinus cleansing as soothing and refreshing -- and your sinuses will certainly thank you for it.
Another option to clean your sinuses is by using a saline solution nasal spray. Unlike steroid or decongestant nasal sprays, saline solution sprays moisten and clean your sinuses. And you can use them several times a day for as long as you need them
Check back with your physician after a week or so of treatment. Sinusitis that lasts more than a couple of weeks could be a sign of more complex problems that may need to be treated differently.
