Sinus Irrigators: What They Are, How They Work

A Sinus irrigator is used by proactive individuals who chose to clean out their sinuses for optimum sinus and general respiratory health.  The purpose of a sinus irrigator is to clean out his or her sinus cavities and nasal passages as well as prevent the development of an infection.  For individuals who already have a sinus problem or allergies, a sinus irrigator can help improve a preexisting condition by clearing out nasal congestion, post nasal drip and other allergens with water and saline solutions.

Sinus irrigation is a very effective way of taking care of your sinus passages and nasal area.  One of the goals of the sinus irrigation process is to flush out unwanted elements in your nose and sinuses. These unwanted elements may be allergens, dust particles, pollen, excess mucus, bacteria or fungi. Another goal of sinus irrigation is to retain and restore the natural movement of the cilia.  The cilia are the hairs found in the mucus membranes of the nasal passages, needed to protect the nasal area from infection.

There are various methods of sinus irrigation put into practice. A person seeking to use nasal irrigation will then utilize one of the many types of sinus irrigators available.  Sinus irrigators are easily obtained and tend to be convenient as well as satisfying for the person in need of nasal irrigation.

A nose rinse is a typical sinus irrigator usually purchased that can be bought at drug store.  A nose rinse simply provides a liquid mixture that usually contains saline (salt water) to be squirted into the nasal passage and gently blown out of the nose with the aid of running water and / or a wash cloth.

There are also nasal irrigator devices available which are motorized, both electric and battery operated.  Motorized nasal irrigators offer a pulsating irrigation, a more direct way of rinsing the nasal passages. The pressure and flow of the rinsing mixture can be specified and controlled for your preference and need. Using motorized nasal irrigators offer a more thorough and customized rinsing with the pulsating solution being sent deeper into the nasal passages.

Another method of nasal irrigation is the “neti pot”, probably the oldest known nasal irrigator and used for centuries in India. A neti-pot is a nasal irrigator that looks like a small teapot-like container which holds the water and an added salt mixture.  The person seeking to irrigate their nasal passages with a neti pot pours the salt water mixture into one nostril, while leaning over a bathroom sink, and waits until the salt water mixture flows out of the other nasal passage.  A person choosing to use a neti-pot can also use plain water.

A nebulizer can also act as an effective sinus irrigator. The Nebulizer provided by Sinus Dynamic helps clear out sinus infection and gently forces unwanted particles out of the nasal passages.  The inhaled medicated mist reduces inflammation and loosens impacted debris.  The Sinus Dynamics Nebulizer irrigates your nasal passages gently and effectively.  In addition, Sinus Dynamics provides antibiotics, anti-fungals, and anti-inflammatories needed to treat the vast array of sinus conditions.