The concept of saline nasal irrigation, or bathing the nasal passages with a saltwater solution, is thought to have been ...

People who suffer from chronic sinus infections know the warning signs when one might be coming on. Doctors at Baylor College of Medicine say that is a good time to try preventative measures, such as ...

Dear Doctors: Whenever you talk about neti pots, you include a warning about always using distilled water. It seemed to me like an overreaction, but now there’s news that someone died from not doing ...

Colds don’t respond to antibiotics, and most over-the-counter medications deliver modest results at best. In recent years, ...

With the arrival of spring and soaring pollen counts, many seasonal allergy sufferers are seeking relief from bothersome, or even debilitating, symptoms. Nasal irrigation using a variety of methods — ...

There are plenty of over-the-counter remedies for the common cold, but some carry significant risks, and their efficacy is dubious. The latter applies to phenylephrine, an active ingredient in common ...

Flu season congestion is everywhere. When sprays and neti pots aren't enough, nasal irrigation systems like the NasalFresh MD ...

(The Conversation) – It starts with a slight scratchiness at the back of your throat. Then, a sneeze. Then, coughing, sniffling, and full-on congestion, with or without fever, for a few insufferable ...

If you are suffering from sinus or nasal symptoms, a saline wash might bring relief. The balance of mucus in our bodies – particularly in our noses – is a delicate thing. Too dry, and you can be ...

A common health concern, chronic sinus infections can significantly diminish a person’s quality of life. Marked by inflammation in the air-filled sinus cavities, recurrent infections can cause ...

A novel nasal cleansing system (NasoClenz TM, Silicon Valley Innovations, Sunnyvale, CA) reduced bacterial colonization while increasing comfort and compliance in patients that use continuous positive ...