Nasal Spray Addiction

/ July 14, 2011/ Default, General, Nasal hygiene, Nasal Irrigation/ 10 comments

Nasal Spray Addiction What is nasal spray addiction? Nasal spray addiction is caused by rebound congestion, otherwise known as rhinitis medicamentosa. The purpose of a nasal decongestant is to constrict the blood vessels in your nose in order to open space in the airways and reduce congestion. When you have a cold, allergies, sinus infection, etc., the blood vessels of

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How to Deal with Allergies While Traveling

/ July 4, 2011/ Allergy, Default, General/ 0 comments

How to Deal with Allergies While Traveling Summer is officially here, the heat is on, and you may have travel plans coming up.  The last thing anyone wants on their vacation is for allergies to put a damper on the fun. If you generally have sinus issues, asthma, or are sensitive to dry air, you are probably already familiar with

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The History of the Neti Pot

/ June 28, 2011/ Default, General, Nasal hygiene, Nasal Irrigation, NeilMed Products/ 8 comments

The History of the Neti Pot Have you ever looked at a neti pot and wondered, “What is this strangely shaped tea pot for and who came up with it?” The neti pot is the oldest form of nasal irrigation and was developed as an ayurvedic yoga tradition in ancient India. The word “neti” means “nasal cleansing” and comes from

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