What is Nasal irrigation?
Category: Procedures
Most popular types: Sinus Rinse Hypertonic Packets Baby shampoo nasal rinse
See also: Neti Pot
Nasal irrigation is a personal hygiene practice which involves flooding the nasal cavity with warm saline solution (salt water). The goal of nasal irrigation is to clear out excess mucus and particulates and moisturize the nasal cavity.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empty nose syndrome | 34 | 1 | |
| Nasal congestion | 8 | 0 | |
| Sinus congestion | 3 | 0 | |
| General health | 2 | 0 | |
| Sinus infection (sinusitis) | 2 | 2 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 0 | |
| None | 5 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Nasal irrigation
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Burning sensation in nasal passages | 1 |
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