Archive for November, 2009

Nasal irrigation is safe, effective, and inexpensive treatment for various nasal-sinus disorders (reviews)

Many new clinical studies have demonstrated that nasal irrigation is an effective therapy for a number of disorders in the upper respiratory tract, such as cold, flu, nasal allergy, sinusitis, past nasal trip, etc.

Aloe vera has anti-microbial activities

Scientific evidences show Aloe vera has a number of haeling properties. Using Aloe in NasalCare Nasal Irrigation System is benefial to the consumers.

Aloe vera has therapeutic effect on allergic rhinitis

Aloe vera is being used in the NasalCare Nasal Irrigation System due to its beneficial effects.

Buffered solution is better than normal saline

For nasal irrigation, the solution is very important. For NasalCare nasal irrigation system, sea salt, Aloe vera, sodium biocarbonate are formulated, and buffered with citric acid and sodium citrate. The solution is nasal membrane friendly. Clinical evidences show the solution increases the sense of smell.

Sea salt solution is better than saline

For nasal irrigation, sea salt is betetr than table salt. Sea salt is more natural without adding additives, without iodine.

Positive pressure, large volume nasal irrigation is superior to nasal sprays, nebulizers, and neti pots

Performing an effective nasal irrigation needs to use a device to deliver enough solution under a slightly positive pressure. Nasal sprays cannot let the solution to penetrate deep into sinuses.

Nasal irrigation is effective for occupational sinonasal disorders

Nasal irrigation can reduce the symptoms of nasal obstruction, posterior secretions, itching, irritation and sneezing. It is a protective tool for anyone who is working in a dirty environment.

Nasal irrigation enhances post-irradiational sinus care

For cancer patients, chemotherapy and radiotherapy cause a lot damage in nasal cavities. These dead cells need to be cleansed out.

Nasal irrigation enhances post-nasal surgery care

After nasal surgery, so many dead tissues accumulate in nasal cavities. These daed tissues need to cleansed out. Nasal irrigation is the right practice after a nasal surgery.

Nasal irrigation is effective for cold and flu

For common cold, no anti-viral drugs are available. For flu, if influenza viruses mutate, the vaccine and drugs may lose efficacy. Performing nasal irrigation with NasalCare Nasal Irrigation System removed viruses from nasal cavities, and reduced the severity of a cold/flu, shortened the duration of a cold/flu.