If you have never done it, nasal irrigation, feels really weird. Think about the last time you got water up your nose in the pool. I’ve got to admit it does help to relieve the pain of that nasty sinus headache I get when cold fronts blow in.

Every time you breath in you are sucking in dust, pollen, dust mite, grass, dirt and other stuff floating in the air and all of this stuff can cause some people to be miserable. If you never have had a sinus infection you are so lucky. The pressure that builds up in your head makes you think your face is going to explode.

“There are four sinuses incorporated in the skull; they are located in the forehead, behind the cheeks, between the eyes and finally behind the eyes which is why these are the most commonly affected areas due to the disease. Pain is brought about due to inflammation and swelling and is a major inconvenience”. (Read rest of post)

There are several different types of nasal irrigation systems being sold. Some are simple, look like little watering cans, neti pots that you use to pour the water solution into your nose and gravity takes over. Then there are the systems that actually spray the water solution into your nose like the Sinupulse nasal irrigation system. The Swiss know how to make health care products. This system gently washes away all the stuff allowing you to breath. That is a good thing.

Next time you get sinusitus, congestion or your allergies flare up you may want to consider flushing the old nose out