Has anyone used this for nasal irrigation (with a nasal tip?)
826038
No I haven't, this is an excellent product that still removes food even after brushing my teeth and flossing. I suppose you can using the lowest water pressure.
826039
Yes, I have and I think it works really well. I bought this device with the intent of doing just that. If I remember, i had to pull the nasal rubber tip off of the stem because the stem I had purchased didn't fit on the device. I cut one of the tips off of the extra dental stems that comes with the ViaJet and just popped the nasal irrigation tip on it. Works very well. The ViaJet pulses, which appears to be the exact same science behind the "nasal irrigators".
826040
I have not and don't think I would. Have you ever gone swimming and got water up you nose? It hurts.
2161203
Never tried it. It's designed for kids and babies who are unable to blow their noses yet.
2266029
This product should be used with the NeilMed's 240 ml (8 fl. oz.) Nasal Irrigation Bottle sold initially as a kit with some of the premixed packets. Although some have indicated you should use bottled water, I use warm tap water and I do not get any burning sensation. However, my husband recently forgot to put the saline product in his 8 oz. irrigation bottle and it did, indeed, burn like holy heck.
103555
If you are sterilizing the pot, you will use boiling water that will make it too hot to handle.The temperature of the water you use for nasal irrigation needs only be a little warmer than body temperature...otherwise, you may burn delicate tissue.
343009
Yes, you can fill it with warm, cold or hot water. But the saline packets are added to that water. Is the bottle full of germs? No. It is sterile when received. It can easily be washed and sanitized. I suppose if you suck in nasal 'fluid' (snot) instead of douching your nasal cavity, it could get 'germy'. But I haven't had a single issue with contaminated salt water in the bottle.
2093180
This is slightly off topic. I just bought the new Water Pik (WP100) from Amazon. I bought the Nasal tip from Anthony Products. They have a minimum order so I had to buy four of them. Since I only have one nose I have more of the tips than I need. I still have two for the WP100 and one for the old machine (WP60, WP70). These are made of stainless steel and Delrin. The Dr. Grossan tip looks real cheap next to them.At any rate they are never used and in the sealed plastic bags. I will take $14 each plus shipping.Phil
713837
Not recommended anymore because of brain eating amoebas killing a couple of people after using tap water and a different sinus irrigation product. (Sounds crazy I know, but Google it) Just use distilled, filtered or boiled along with regular salt. As the others have said, regular salt does burn more than the premixed solutions. It doesn't really bother me though.
1473030
It comes with only one tip, which is a bit blunt. But my son prefers us using this tip and doesn't mind having his nose suctioned anymore, unlike the longer tip we had with our older machine.:-)
1708865
I do not imagine it would be. The two instruments work at different water pressures. I do highly recommend the Grosann HydroPulse as a means of nasal irrigation. I have had mine for over 3 years and love it. There is one "watch out for." Many ads on Amazon show dissatisfaction because they don't last long - weeks to months. The trick is that after one uses the unit, I "flush" the unit with 30 oz of water just to make sure I get all of the salt solution cleaned out. The reason for premature failure of the many units is that the salt dries out in the unit and causes high friction in the unit. I do not imagine it would be. The two instruments work at different water pressures. I do highly recommend the Grosann HydroPulse as a means of nasal irrigation. I have had mine for over 3 years and love it. There is one "watch out for." Many ads on Amazon show dissatisfaction because they don't last long - weeks to months. The trick is that after one uses the unit, I "flush" the unit with 30 oz of water just to make sure I get all of the salt solution cleaned out. The reason for premature failure of the many units is that the salt dries out in the unit and causes high... » Read More I do not imagine it would be. The two instruments work at different water pressures. I do highly recommend the Grosann HydroPulse as a means of nasal irrigation. I have had mine for over 3 years and love it. There is one "watch out for." Many ads on Amazon show dissatisfaction because they don't last long - weeks to months. The trick is that after one uses the unit, I "flush" the unit with 30 oz of water just to make sure I get all of the salt solution cleaned out. The reason for premature failure of the many units is that the salt dries out in the unit and causes high friction in the unit. « Show Less
1449238
not sure...it was bought for a friend and he said it did not work for him. I think this is the one that pinched the center of your nose. good luck
138759
Funny but the hydroPulse is a low end oral irrigator that is just sold with nasal tips instead of oral tips. It was never designed specifically as a nasal irrigator that's a lie
428391
No, but the sports ball inflating needles are usually threaded on one end, and I believe are the same diameter as a tire valve (not positive about this). If it is the same size, you should be able to insert it into the existing Viair tip, set the clamp, and be done with it as a permanent installation. Shouldn't need to modify the Viair tip.
1058398
I have not but I am fairly sure it would work fine. I used one similar to this with one of the nozzles leaking and it still worked fairly well. You might have to go a little slower but it is still worth it. I love the time this thing saves.
2211171
No it doesn't, as you tilt your head as well when using. This is ca great little netti pot... would recommend a nasya oil afterwards to really help your sinuses.
2082877
my daughter is constantly suffering from stuffiness, and i had never heard of a neti pot. after reading about it, i bought one, which was too large for her. the solution... i bought a nasal aspirator from fred's dollar store for $1.29 and used 1 c. of warm water, 1/2 t kosher salt, 1/4 t baking soda. worked amazingly. the aspirator is a small blue bulb and has a clear triangular tip. it's easier than the pot, cheaper, and the tip will fit anyone's nostrils to make a seal. been using it ever since.
840235
NO! The saline solution will clean your membranes of your sinus's clean, the alcolol will burn them and could even blister them, leaving you with a problem that an ENT Dr. will have to take care of, and you will be in pain for some time. Just use the machine and solution as directed and you will be fine.
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I like the SinuPulse better its not as big and has more useful features than the Grossan which is more like an ordinary water pik with a nasal tip. The Grossan has to be well maintained or will need to be replaced every 1-2 years. The biggest difference that I like is the SinuPulse has a larger water tank and and you can adjust the pressure and water volume using the push button on the handle and not just the main control dial making irrigation very easy. I also like the SinuMist Tip a great deal and they have great customer service if you have any questions or need help. http://sinupulse.com/index.php?p=Comparison