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I've had issues with my right sinus for years. tried a neti pot w/ sea salt a couple years ago and got a big sinus flare, which took over a week to settle( so didn't try that again)
Having some shoulder issues now, so tried to wash my hair with my head upside down, and must have gotten a tiny bit of water or mist up there. Now having another flare of sinus symptoms going on a few days( not as bad as w/neti pot)
Just wondering if this points more towards mold or yeast in my sinus?
thanks, diana
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Keebler
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- I think it's just that water does not belong in your nose. I came to this conclusion for myself with a neti pot - even with sterile water. It really, really burns.
I accidentally got water in my sinuses just last week (guess I tried to breathe water up from my throat as I was swallowing a drink of water . . . it happens sometimes that I forget how to swallow and it just goes up the nose) . . . and it burned so much.
The tissue, itself, is likely inflamed (for any number of reasons). I put a good salve inside and that helps. But no more liquid shooting up. Not for me. -
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- HERB PHARM Original Salve - or Mountain Rose Herbs Goldenseal Myrrh salve
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and SEAGATE Olive Leaf Extract capsules to cover various causes (Only SEAGATE brand . . . and their nasal spray may help but it burns me so I just don't use it).
Also look up HIMALYAN SALT PIPE (thanks to Carol in PA for bring that to my attention) -
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I agree with Keebler. I tried a neti pot severaltimes in the past and even with sterile water ended up with a nasty sinus infection and very ill. I wouldn't say it points to anything in particular just that its probably best not to be putting anything up your nose.
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Not supposed to use plain water - should use saline in the netti pot...otherwise, yes, it will burn.
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- Razzle,
Even with saline, carefully measured, it would burn me terribly.
Maybe (?) your point is that water will burn anyone's nose and that saline may keep it from burning . . . not to be too concerned if the water burns especially since these instances happen so infrequently and are not intentional ?
I have heard someone say adding a top grade glycerine to the mix can make the difference (but then that can be from corn or other unidentified ingredients).
I have heard many say the neti pot (with saline and sterile water) works wonders for them. Still, I prefer to get my nose to let go in other ways. -
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My symptoms are more of a pressure, like something is expanding in there. Guess i'll have to find another way to wash my hair, or get a nose plug that swimmers sometimes wear. No more water in the nose for me.
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Yes - I was told by my Allergist that plain water in the nose will always burn, and thus why saline is recommended instead.
Yeah, I agree there are more pleasant ways to "unclog" the sinuses. I like to use Fenugreek & Thyme (herbs/tea taken internally), or carefully put a little Thieves oil topically over my sinuses & nose...
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