Holmstrom et al. Effect of nasal lavage on nasal symptoms and physiology in wood industry workers. Rhinology, 35:108-112, 1997

“In this cross-sectional study of 45 wood industry workers, a significant decrease in nasal symptoms (such as obstruction, posterior secretions, itching, irritation and sneezing) was seen after a 3-week treatment with Rhinomer, which contains de-ionized, sterilized, isotonic seawater. Nasal peak expiratory flow (NPEF), especially in workers with nasal complaints, and nasal mucociliary clearance also improved significantly. The treatment, according to participants, was simple to perform and there were only a few side effects.”

Rabone and Saraswati. Acceptance and effects of nasal lavage in volunteer woodworkers. Occup Med.49:365-369, 1999

“It is concluded that nasal lavage is an acceptable, effective and inexpensive option with minimal side effects for woodworkers who experience nasal symptoms and who wish to try the procedure.”

Berger ME, Jones OW, Ricks RC and Garrett S. Decontaminating the nasal passages. Health Phys., 84(5 Suppl):S80-S82, 2003.

“Nasal decontamination may be indicated when the anterior nasal passages are contaminated with highly radioactive material or radioactive material with either irritating or toxic properties. Nasal irrigation (wash, rinse, douche, lavage) is an established technique used for other conditions and can be applied in these cases”.

Castano R, Thériault G, Maghni K, Ghezzo H, Malo JL, Gautrin D. Reproducibility of nasal lavage in the context of the inhalation challenge investigation of occupational rhinitis. Am J Rhinol. 22(3):271-5, 2008

“CONCLUSION: The nasal lavage method was shown to be sufficiently reproducible to be considered useful for the monitoring of upper airways inflammation during the investigation of occupational rhinitis by specific inhalation challenge”.

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