My problem is mucus in the sinuses, not in the chest. Do I need a different product?
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I use this to clear my sinuses. It works well for me, but Maybe you could call and ask a pharmacist at your local drug store before you order.
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There is a mucinex sinus relief under health products on amazon. This may work better for you. I would try that one.
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I have chronic sinus/allergy problems and this does help with congestion I get. It is the only product that has been given an OK by MD's and my Pharmacist. Does it work as well as it does for chest congestion? I am going to go with no, simply because any medical compound is going to have a tougher time getting to the head. I actually had a pharmacist who told me I should lay down when taking antibiotics for sinus infection. the problem is not many of us can afford to laydown for a week or to. It works for me that is why I am on this page.
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This product is for helping to clear the lungs, I don't think it will work for the sinuses, that should be answered by a doctor.
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I haven't tried the Sinus Plumber, but I switched to Sinu Orega, which has Oil of Oregano and other herbs. That's my spray of choice these days. It is potent, but effective. Oil of Oregano has great benefit in its healing qualities: North American Herb and Spice, Sinu Orega, 2-Ounce
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Absolutely not..The important thing with this product is the delivery of the solution which can only be achieved with this particular bottle..If you are really suffering from sinusitis you will invest the few bucks and get this..a drugstore squeeze bottle and salt is NOT what this product is..It is well worth the money..trust me..I have suffered with acute bacterial sinusitis for 40 years and this has helped me..Good luck!
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Because with the neti pot you just pour the water . With the SinuPulse the water has some push behind it and will go up into the anterior sinus if that is where your trouble is . That is where my infection was and the SinuPulse was better at flushing it out than the neti pot.
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I am not particularly fond of this product. I put it in my humidifier and promptly started sneezing. Wonder if it is diluted with synthetic materials. Smells ok. Would dilute with a little grapeseed oil before putting it on face. Try a spot on inner elbow first. True therapeudic lavender is wonderful for your face, diluted only, only because it is quite powerful. I will look to another company to buy one from in the future
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Where do you spend most of your time in the home? That's where the humidifier should go. I would put it where I sleep. If your sinuses are very sensitive to dryness, and you spend a lot of time in the home, you should install 2 humidifiers. They will only run when the furnace or blower is running.
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I've used these for a year now. At first, I lost them all of the time. There are 2 of these in each box. I bought around 4 boxes of them before I started to realized what was happening. Each box got more expensive. What happens is that the nose plugs become covered with mucus, and become slick. They slowly slide out of your nose with each heavy exhale of breath through your nose. Finally, one last heavy exhale will blow them in whatever direction you happen to be facing. Sometimes I find them 4 feet away. I will normally wake-up shortly after this happens. I now know to look in whatever direction that I was facing to find them. I haven't lost any since I realized what was actually happening. I've used these for a year now. At first, I lost them all of the time. There are 2 of these in each box. I bought around 4 boxes of them before I started to realized what was happening. Each box got more expensive. What happens is that the nose plugs become covered with mucus, and become slick. They slowly slide out of your nose with each heavy exhale of breath through your nose. Finally, one last heavy exhale will blow them in whatever direction you happen to be facing. Sometimes I find them 4 feet away. I will normally wake-up shortly after this happens. I now know to look in whatever... » Read More I've used these for a year now. At first, I lost them all of the time. There are 2 of these in each box. I bought around 4 boxes of them before I started to realized what was happening. Each box got more expensive. What happens is that the nose plugs become covered with mucus, and become slick. They slowly slide out of your nose with each heavy exhale of breath through your nose. Finally, one last heavy exhale will blow them in whatever direction you happen to be facing. Sometimes I find them 4 feet away. I will normally wake-up shortly after this happens. I now know to look in whatever direction that I was facing to find them. I haven't lost any since I realized what was actually happening. « Show Less
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Scarlet...have you tried cleaning your SinuPulse with fresh water and a vinegar solution? It may have some calcium and sodium residue buildup in the water pump. Make sure you use only Distilled water to make your sinus solution and NEVER use tap water. If this doesn't solve the problem,contact the SinuPulse service department. If you get a recording when you call,leave a message. They will return your call. I actually got to speak to one of the company founders and he was just great. He was just great ! They do stand behind their products. Good luck !
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I use tap water, too, but although I've not made up my own solution yet, I've been told my uncle, who actually introduced me to using the Sinus Rinse, that the secret to creating a comfortable solution is using NON-IODIZED SALT (about 1/8 tsp.) and a pinch of baking soda along with the 8 oz. of warmed up water. (Both ingredients are mentioned on the box for the pre-mixed packets. Apparently the non-iodized salt and baking soda make the solution as neutral as possible for your sinuses so you can avoid the burning.)
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I bought a bag of Hymalayian salt to refill it with. Truthfully, I can't say this inhaler has improved my health in any way, but I like it.
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Honestly, you don't. I remove the filters to blow my nose. However, I will say that after wearing these for a while, you will find that you will be blowing your nose much less. My doctor finally got me to understand that this problem needs to be addressed in the order of: Nose, Sinus, Throat Chest. Whereas I was doing it backwards. Dealing with a runny nose, then sinus problem then sore throat then respiratory infection. Now, by blocking the irritants at the source (my nose), I am not breathing in the allergens which has greatly decreased the runny nose, draining sinus and I have not had one infection since using these. I also take zyrtec D now during the active allergy season (which I think is forever for me), flonase when needed and singulair daily. I have had to use a rescue inhaler only once in the past two months. So yes, remove them to blow your nose but I think you will find that as you wear them you will have to do that less and less.
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I don't know. I do not have the same problem. I recommend seeing a Doctor, if you are concerned.
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Ditto to Shey Z's answer. I have never used the one for allergy and sinus, even though I do have allergies all the time. I use the original and it works great for me.
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I second C. Flaten's response. I don't know the brand but I add a capful of bacteriostatic solution to maybe every other fill and have had no problems. Eventually you'll want to clean everything out and replace your filter anyway, but since a little water is always left in the bottom of the humidifier, the solution keeps microbes from taking up residence which can cause an odor (not to mention make you sick!).
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I'm thinking of getting the irrigation system. My doctor recommended irrigating the sinuses with salt water, I just make it at home. I used to use a neti pot, but I don't like it so I just use my clean hand cupped and it works better for me. Yes, it does help much. It also prevents colds and the flu. Another thing that helps my allergies to pollens is filtering the air I have a hepa filter that relieves my allergies after filtering the air for 45 minutes, and rinsing out my sinuses, together that helps a lot. I'm thinking of getting the irrigation system, if it'll save me time. I wish some one who had one would post.
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Don't know why anyone would want to do that except for the obvious. Has no healing properties for the Sinus. What I would recommend is ask your Doc. or ENT to prescribe Dexamethas/Sterile W/Sodium CH (Dexacort). I use it for chronic Sinus infections, originally like nose spray, 2 squirts in morning, 2 at night. I think it is sort of a steroid, it opens the nasal passages. I started using a little in my sinuPulse mach. Two other things my ENT ordered along with the SinuPulse from Tag Pharmacies are TobraMycin and Itraconazole along with Sailine to mix in the tank and keep my sinus' clean and clear and open and help with drainage. Don't know why anyone would want to do that except for the obvious. Has no healing properties for the Sinus. What I would recommend is ask your Doc. or ENT to prescribe Dexamethas/Sterile W/Sodium CH (Dexacort). I use it for chronic Sinus infections, originally like nose spray, 2 squirts in morning, 2 at night. I think it is sort of a steroid, it opens the nasal passages. I started using a little in my sinuPulse mach. Two other things my ENT ordered along with the SinuPulse from Tag Pharmacies are TobraMycin and Itraconazole along with Sailine to mix in the tank and keep my sinus' clean and... » Read More Don't know why anyone would want to do that except for the obvious. Has no healing properties for the Sinus. What I would recommend is ask your Doc. or ENT to prescribe Dexamethas/Sterile W/Sodium CH (Dexacort). I use it for chronic Sinus infections, originally like nose spray, 2 squirts in morning, 2 at night. I think it is sort of a steroid, it opens the nasal passages. I started using a little in my sinuPulse mach. Two other things my ENT ordered along with the SinuPulse from Tag Pharmacies are TobraMycin and Itraconazole along with Sailine to mix in the tank and keep my sinus' clean and clear and open and help with drainage. « Show Less
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its worth a try, its good stuff. i take it for myself. have no kids. the sinatrol by same company works really well if its a sinus reaction. its a capsule. its amazing. their products seem to be top quality. good luck. allergies sometimes mean the liver needs some support to bring up the antihistamines.