How to Perform a Sinus Rinse

This video demonstrates how a sinus or nasal rinse is performed using saltwater (0:14). Sinus rinses are very helpful for patients who suffer from allergies or frequent sinus infections. Here, a sinus rinse is demonstrated using the Neilmed bottle.
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[@user-ld3bp6ht5h]

Can i boil the bottle to disinfect it? I don't own a microwave

[@ikik1648]

The NeilMed bottle is the AK-47 of sinus solutions. Super simple, barebones, won’t run out of ammo like the Navage M16

[@Bxcke._]

Wtf are u talkin bout son

[@REZNAP]

Well said! My MAADI AKM has never had an issue… my friends with their fancy Colts and Bushmasters however

[@TheCandiceWang]

Amen!

[@Bxcke._]

@Dillon Meyer kinda sus

[@aurasushii3676]

Why, in god's name, do you compare an AK47 to rinsing a nose out?? And since when do guns never run out of ammo? 😂 Go back to call of duty.

[@SahilJ78]

From my experience ,if I do cardio exercises 5-10 mins after nasal irrigation ,it clears the nose even more effectively . Its worth a try

[@dragontamer561]

Totally agree...I remember when it was starting to get severe for me slowly slowly, every morning at 5 am i used to wake up and get ready for gym (after my usual 4 sneezes one after the other at the time, now 15 almost every morning after I wake up). But point is that by the time I was back from gym, the rest of the day was perfectly fine. So yes I agree with your statement.

[@seokseok9683]

This is very effective! I've tried it too but sometimes i get lazy lmao

[@firefoxuser2557]

the first gym rule, cardio is evil... any other tips??

[@anythingtoeverything7423]

@@firefoxuser2557 why? Please can u explain.

[@berekexer8158]

@@firefoxuser2557 Bro, just get a stationary bike and watch some youtube videos, you'll be fine

[@lunamorris2091]

Extremely like the video, man. Very helpful and informative. Thank you very much. It is presented so well too. Great, positive work.

[@sylvain123]

Thanks so much for this video demonstration. I've been doing it wrong, now I get it 🙏

[@jotrai]

Thank you for this video! ❤

[@marylourdes007]

Great simple video many thanks from London🌻

[@victoroliverkatie]

I have to do this for the first time for three weeks after sinus surgery, this was very helpful to explain how to do it. Thanks.

[@excellinkus]

What did your sinus surgery involve? I have chronic sinusitis and am thinking of getting my nasal passages enlarged.

[@anthonytu7302]

​@@excellinkus if you habe septoplasy (crooked cartilage) this will help you way better than just do the enlarge because after the enlarge symptom will come backs after yeas if the cause of enlarge doesnt treat

[@JayantiDe]

super helpful , thank you so much

[@susipi4634]

I did it very useful thank you 🙏

[@brigeetalight4394]

Love your presentation. It's the best I've seen so far and I've seen quite a few. I'm just getting back into it after months of not doing it and I find it hurts when I do it after a few seconds and also I'm not getting the flow into the other nostril .Any tips?

[@darkiepoo8949]

inflammation

[@dakotamohammed3207]

Thank you for your help

[@saqinagar227]

Very excellent video

[@ElleWoods90210]

Thank you!

[@SamRenee22]

thank you!

[@monilvalia9425]

thank you so much madam

[@naenae2679]

That shooo helped me today

[@sandran.9775]

Thank you ☺️

[@ZR1Terror]

I did it and mucus with some blood came out. Worked pretty good.

[@nugsymalone1247]

You good?

[@seventyseven2846]

Good job

[@YehNahMate94]

Thank you very much, this will help get the ketamine/MDMA out of nostril, my father just recently passed away and me and the brothers had a few too many beersies at his funeral then those beersies turned to nose beersies. R.I.P Dad love you

[@aitcheulet]

hope he’s proud of the bender in his name 😢😅 RIP

[@uhmnosorry4977]

Haha Rip dad! Good on you fellas for having some for your deceased father!

[@liquidyschitz4908]

Good combo

[@Preppyxcloudy13]

Wtf? Lol

[@CrispyApplJackz]

😂🎉

[@GeraldoSelvia]

Thank you

[@gab_gabriel3821]

I really want to try this bc I have Sinus problem. When I tried this for the first time, it feel so painful! It make me didnt continue this anymore. And I also afraid if I make it more bad or wrong. 😢 but still I need to try this for my Sinus problem

[@georgiii_]

Thanks

[@hisoka_fan8827]

This definitely relieves nasal congestion

[@JenniferElliott1]

Really? I Found that made my congestion worse or maybe I didn’t do it correctly.

[@RaidenKunii]

@@JenniferElliott1 try angling it towards the sides of your nostrils instead of directly straight in the hole

[@JenniferElliott1]

@@RaidenKunii that’s what I did!

[@ml_serenity]

@@JenniferElliott1 Depends on the cause of the congestion. If the congestion is caused by excessive amounts of mucus -- it will help, if the congestion is caused by allergens - it will also help, but only to some extend. If the congestion is caused by viral infection, the effect of the washing your nose will be very limited. I suggest you look for pressure-point technics to relieve that kind of congestion...

[@JenniferElliott1]

@@ml_serenity I bought a nose steamer and use olbas drops but find I still have a stuffy nose. I’ve had this issue for years. I also got diagnosed with eustachian tube dysfunction some years back. 😔

[@BruderSenf]

it feels so wrong but also so good

[@arifashgar3878]

Can we rinse frontal sinus in mygned position with cyringe is it safe please reply 🙏🙏

[@excellinkus]

Thanks, beats reading all the tiny print on the package.

[@thosetwodudes]

I'm giving this a try tonight, wish me luck! :)

[@smit17xp]

How'd it go ?

[@thosetwodudes]

@@smit17xp to quote Olie Williams "Not too bad" I'm doing it twice a day and I think it helps

[@1gunsalute101]

@@thosetwodudes careful not to do it too much! Your nose requires a layer of mucus to function properly and this will wash it away. Only rinse when you are plugged up or feel congested

[@Debra355]

I’m using this exact process but the rinse never comes out the other nostril.Been using it twice a day for two days & can’t figure out what I’m doing wrong. lol

[@missysiss7797]

Dr can this help with sulfur breath?

[@raiza7607]

*നന്ദി*

[@joske5216]

do it help if I have chronic runny nose ?

[@gallopera]

"until the solution starts draining from the opposite nose." lmao

[@jimmystrudel]

It's not draining out the other side. What do?

[@aqiri777]

Is it applicable if u have nasal polyps?

[@ghost_hunter9592]

I can't seem to get ot to stop going down my throat no matter how i put my head. When I start to feel it go back my throat closes quick and it just seems to travel right in and causes me an awful choking gagging fit 😢 pretty bad i can't even do this right

[@aceimmortal9826]

Thank you starlight

[@sabyasachi426]

Wtf😂

[@DaveBuildsIt]

0:47 How do you do it if you only have one nose?

[@johnathantaylor5913]

🤣

[@yvtogetb3182]

not working on my nose the water not go out in another hole my head getting ache and it hurts inside my nose Everytime i do that

[@nedaaalabduljabbar7929]

Is there an expiration date for the salt packets ? I’ve had mine for more than 5 years. Is it still ok to use it or should I dispose it and get some new packets? Thank you 🌷

[@scubi3770]

there is not

[@ml_serenity]

That salt has been out there for millions of years. Don't worry about that.

[@OreoCookies2076]

Thank you for your video.... Can this be used everyday if I don't have sinus issues?. I'm assuming it would be beneficial for nasal maintenance?

[@ashleygibson2342]

It can be but don’t do it too often because you can dry out your nose.

[@OreoCookies2076]

@@ashleygibson2342 Thank you....I will keep that in mind.

[@creativefunkysam3195]

@Ashley how often do u recommend?

[@1gunsalute101]

@@creativefunkysam3195 it's only really recommended that you use it when you need it, so when you feel stuffed up or congested

[@moniquemichaelides1863]

I do a sinus rinse on my 10 year old son each day to help with recurring sinusitis. He now has an ear infection and on antibiotics. Can I still do a sinus rinse on him each day?

[@sethbauman5265]

You don’t want to do it everyday google

[@bichmaniya7761]

Do we need inhale/exhale through mouth while squeezing the bottle ie. pushing the liquid?

[@periwinkle808]

Yes on the breathing through the mouth. Be careful with the squeezing as the air can cause pressure the me to flow is better for this reason and easier that both squeeze and neti pot, in my experience

[@princemadiba2898]

so if the water gets stuck with the mucus what u doing?

[@kingbee7342]

Does it have a bad effect on hypertensive people?

[@vannelavarun]

Can anyone suggest me remedi for post nasal drip cough

[@SleepyJoe408]

Will this help sinus head pressure?

[@antbro356]

Sure will!

[@mahdithabarber1354]

I love my sinus rinse bruh today so much came out, pollen and dew to cleaning my new shop and renovating, caused me to get a sinus infection again.

[@TeresaTTC1]

does this work when you have a sinus infection ? i need some relief

[@JWalton314]

It should help.

[@dawid5721]

My love 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@calderledger3902]

When I use it, it the water never come out of my other nose

[@The_Gallowglass]

She's a beaut.

[@rajurathod8667]

Should we hold the breath while doing it?

[@periwinkle808]

No breathe through mouth hole😊

[@KatieMerrick]

Tried this and worked for 5 mins and now i feel even more stuffier than before?

[@CameronBarkel-ng8df]

Can you put both in there (salt and baking soda)?

[@KyleTaylor-yy1vt]

0:26 - 0:33

[@vernonharley]

What if the water never comes out the other side but insjust comes back out the same nostril???

[@ramohino]

Then you are doing incorrect. It takes time and practice; I got better results doing in shower 🤷🏾. You may also have a deviated septum or some other issue, therefore TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR🧐. This year my wife started working with Pre-K Petri dishes snot, infested children so I started using more often 😎

[@BlueGuise9]

I would think it's more likely to come out of your mouth. Maybe you're not sealing the bottle to your nostril sufficiently?

[@1gunsalute101]

Is that side congested?

[@abdben1101]

I have a severe nose congestion !! Will this help ??

[@antbro356]

Very much so

[@deathgod3962]

i did a diy version of this so i got a water bottle and did the steps and it works pretty good burned for a min tho nd rn i can smell the baking soda

[@Jo-tm9tk]

are you okay

[@avocadotortilla746]

Can i do this after having an ear infection??

[@aprendeconyvi1683]

Hola como te fue

[@dafrog491]

Sometimes i do this and the water gets stuck feel like I'm drowning. I will say that the salt is fantastic tho. It helped me to heal a wound. I use the salt packets to disinfect things using a spray bottle.

[@bluwng]

Mine won’t drain on the opposite side I may have a deviated septum.

[@DanCeese]

What if when you rinse one side and it appears to be harder for the liquid to come out of the other side, while on the other hand I have no problem rinsing from the other one? Do I keep rinsing until I am able to do from both sides?

[@Sasha-ei3cp]

Yes, it will eventually come out from the other end.

[@DavidRodriguez-hg6kq]

When the water has a problem going to the other nostril it goes down the throat. It has happened to me a few times when I'm very congested.

[@Sasha-ei3cp]

@@DavidRodriguez-hg6kq You should continue to breath through your mouth so the water does not go in your throat. You can also make ‘quh/kuh’ sounds to ensure the water does not go down your throat.

[@1gunsalute101]

only use on the plugged side until it's clear, don't switch to the unplugged side if other side is still plugged is what I was told

[@casz7098]

How do you keep the water out of your ear canals?

[@nilegamer8273]

Abrir la boca

[@aliathar7482]

keep farting all the way

[@casz7098]

@@aliathar7482 sounds good!

[@aliathar7482]

@@casz7098 lol my friend, they do sound very good

[@twitzmixx8374]

I read in one thread: you can do "kakaka" sound while doing the nose rinse. it'll help keep water out of the ear.

[@BlueGuise9]

Am I supposed to blow my nose (with a tissue) before switching nostrils? It's more convenient to just do both sides, then blow my nose. Thanks!

[@ml_serenity]

Blowing is not needed and can be even dangerous. If you need to blow, blow it very carefully.

[@BlueGuise9]

@@ml_serenity Thanks!

[@kalpanaalam6638]

after that..water goes to my head.its hurt soo bad..now i have headache in my left side for 2 days any advice..plz help me just badly neeeded

[@1gunsalute101]

Don't use so much pressure and don't use on an unblocked side if the other side is blocked

[@truesurrealist]

My opposite nose is always getting blocked.

[@queentosheable]

Does anyone know is this helps with clogged ears?

[@Kain987]

It does, to an extent. To get rid of clogged ears you need your sinuses cleared and you need to chew a lot. Chewing gum is your friend for this.

[@caspaul17]

doctor washes the out for you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

[@jonstfrancis]

Never put saline down your ear, when it dries and leaves salt behind it can irritate your ear and cause infection.

[@Kain987]

@@jonstfrancis If your ears are clogged *from the inside* (eustachius tube), the only way you're going to unclog them is from the inside, with a sinus rinse. Who the hell puts water in their ears on purpose anyway? It's super annoying.

[@bz3248]

You're a very pretty lady. Thank you for the demo & sharing your video. It is greatly appreciated. I have been using Neil Med Rinse for 5+ years. It does wonder's for me. Thanks again

[@ssadler1121]

Serious question here; What does it mean if the solution doesn't come out of the other nostril?

[@angelamarie8501]

Mine didn’t either it came out the same nostril I was putting the water in

[@TigreCorazon]

From what Ive been reading from others, I think it means that your sinus is too clogged up fir it to pass through to the other side. Other things Ive read are dont force it, just Let it remain a gentle flow and the solution should slowly break up the nasal congestion. Maybe your just too blocked up at the moment, but after a few rinses maybe it will start to break down

[@tripeeblonde8309]

I used a big syringe w warm salt water same results

[@aleshapalmer3637]

I did this for the first time today (post surgery) and it hurt my eardrums really bad. How do I avoid that

[@Vinniepoo]

Make sounds with a k like kuh

[@chrishayes5755]

make sure you're not forcing it. if there's a full obstruction it can go down your ear canal and cause a dirty infection. blow your nose first and try to make sure you have a sliver of air that can move before rinsing.

[@mislavsplitski7522]

You can't. This product is a fraud.

[@1gunsalute101]

Don't put so much pressure and only use on side that is clogged, don't use on a side that isn't clogged if the other is clogged

[@JJJere]

When I pushed this in my left nostril the water came out of my right eye! Idk know what else to do! 💁🏾‍♂️

[@calynmiddleton3718]

You probably squeezed too hard. Idk though

[@gee2494]

That mostly happens when your nose is blocked because the water can't get out through the nostril

[@alexjulius69]

Holy shiet what xd You okay?

[@corninyourpoop]

I'm laughing but did you end up alright??

[@TopGun_-]

Anyone using this because of fluid buildup behind eardrum. My Dr told me to use this to help with the issue. Fluid buildup behind eardrums- can’t hear at all. Hoping this gives some relief.

[@OMGManchester]

I have ordered one to do the same, my ear is also blocked due to my sinus. It’s driving me insane, I feel like I am underwater and teaching is becoming increasingly more difficult to hear the students.

[@techbananas]

@@OMGManchester How did this work out for you? I have the same issue of blocked ears and my eustachian tubes don't equalise pressure properly. I'm giving the sinus rinse a try now.

[@OMGManchester]

@@techbananas it worked!! Instantly unblocked and I do it every other day to keep it unblocked. I was so shocked that I cried! However, I still have tinnitus on and off which I think was caused by Covid.

[@ivicacuncic5885]

@@OMGManchesterFor how long did you do that? What ratio of baking soda to salt in a nasal rinse did you use?

[@ivicacuncic5885]

How do you feel that fluid behind the eardrum? Is it wet, and when you drink hot starts dripping?

[@turner45555]

does the water have to warm or lukewarm

[@doomleika]

Yes, have water close to your body trmp

[@helixzenith]

Instructions unclear, I can now smell colors

[@inarashidah2563]

Could anyone explain, is baking soda same as bicarbonate soda used in baking

[@BigDogsDangler]

yes

[@inarashidah2563]

@@BigDogsDangler tqsm😍

[@mikebabington8903]

I cant get it to go out the other nostril

[@ibstayfly]

My ENT doctor recommended this to me. But when I do it water doesn't come out the other nostril

[@rajatkansabanik6229]

I think you should drill an another hole 👀

[@sauravsingh9338]

I do jalneti every day without any bottle i use bowl

[@xticxs4656]

I did it and it came out my mouth it was discusting

[@nasima51]

My smell has changed. Food, cosmetics and everything’s aroma is completely changed and weird. I can hardly eat anything. My doctor recommended me a nasal wash and a nasal spray. Can it cure in this way or I’ve to do other things as well?

[@jcronin3155]

Steaming with boiling water and 20 drops of eucalyptus oil for 10 to 15 minutes before bed was a major help for my sinus and post nasal drip problem.

[@farinal]

U got covid

[@nasima51]

@@jcronin3155 I’ve done that as well but nothing changed because I don’t have any sinus problem (done a test on sinus)

[@nasima51]

@@farinal Took a test and it came negative as well. I’m having this problem from 5 to 6 months now

[@freebirdh604]

If it was me, I’d give it a try, it doesn’t hurt and you have nothing to lose. I use mine daily because I have acute rhinitis and permanent damage to the nose and throat because of radio therapy for cancer of the soft palate and it helps me (btw the radiotherapy meant lose of any taste and smell for months). I wouldn’t be using daily nasal washes if it didn’t help. Good luck and I hope that you get your normal sense of smell back..or learn to adjust like I did. I still can’t eat potatoes apart from a small mouthful and I used to love chips and roast potatoes ( they still taste weird) but I have found other things that taste much nicer than they used to. 🤗☮️. I eventually got my taste for chocolate back 🤣😉

[@christykelly1]

I am really scared to do this lol

[@ALC1788]

I have started using this for allergies. My nose feels so much more clear but now ear gets clogged up. Any advice?

[@nasima51]

While using it make a ‘kakaka’ sound continuously. It helped me from clogging up my ears. (I’ve read this somewhere in the comment section only)

[@jessevg86]

I've been using a nasal rinse daily for over a year. I can tell you from experience that your ears clogging is due to you squeezing too hard on the bottle. It should be a gentle slow flow in one side and out the other. The goal is not too force mucus out but to let the slow flow of saline loosen everything up so you can blow it out after you're done with the bottle.

[@ALC1788]

@@jessevg86 thank you so much for your reply. I will try and take it slower.

[@ALC1788]

@@nasima51 thank you I will try the katakana sound. Much appreciated.

[@janiceeulau4091]

@@nasima51 that suggestion was from me! So glad it helped!

[@vanessaswift9132]

After a week at using twice.a day my nose was burning and had to stop now I'm back to square one

[@jedvla648]

If i use the nasal rinse and everytime i do i feel my ears clogged after what does that mean?

[@soleriu]

un-stuff your nose first, use a nasal spray to open the air intake then do the sinus rinse

[@jedvla648]

@@soleriu ty !!

[@alimaw7407]

I have the same thing :) i'm assuming its the deviated septum! But what he said works

[@Auroracle]

Make sure your mouth stays open and say “ka ka ka” while doing the cleanse. It will keep the water from going into your ears.

[@gabbeat]

I had the same clogged ears the first time. Clear your nose before doing it. The trick is more importantly keeping your mouth opened and breathing slowly by your mouth. Also don't ''oversqueeze'' the bottle, be gentle and if the water is running through the opposite nostril, its working just fine. Make sure to shift your head forward, not backward.

[@TejasSM-gr5ti]

but i cant get the water outtoff other nostril which mistake do i making?

[@amannettic4994]

Don't breathe, breathing will open the wind pipe and water will go to your lungs

[@user-ld3bp6ht5h]

I don't own a microwave to disinfect it. Can I boil the bottle?? Will it melt?

[@abdulkadirozek600]

She is using microwave to just warm the water a liitle bit, you don't need a microwave. you can just some heat the water, it makes easier the water to going into the nose passage.

[@user-ld3bp6ht5h]

@@abdulkadirozek600 thank u but im talking about disinfection of the bottle

[@1gunsalute101]

@@user-ld3bp6ht5h Rinse with soap and water and let completely dry before use each time

[@jes9157]

Does this hurt?

[@HeddyT]

I think it feels good moat of the time. Relieving, but if my sinuses are irritated it burns a little, but it's not unbearable.

[@minalmanza1018]

Everytime I do this my ear tend get pressure & for the rest of that day it is bothersome. Would you happen to know why?

[@MrsOrrDiaries]

Same delimma, I wish I know the answer

[@emilysm1230]

It could be your eustachian tube, it’s a small tube that connects your ear to your sinuses. I’ve been advised by my audiologist to do a sinus rinse to help clear out mine as they aren’t opening and closing properly.

[@minalmanza1018]

Thank you. Yes they mentioned I have ear tube dysfunction but every time I feel like it makes it worse and worse so I stayed away from it because it’s an ugly feeling that stays there for days to weeks.

[@emilysm1230]

@@minalmanza1018 me too, i’m on my first day and was told to do it for at least 2 weeks, hopefully the pressure subsides soon

[@minalmanza1018]

@@emilysm1230 I stopped I couldn’t take it and I had read it states not to do it if you have ear problems or something like that lol keep me updated please! Wishing you the best!

[@chuckchizzle]

Did that and it got stuck behind my swollen side...I sneezed and it was nasty. Nose was still stuffy too .

[@somethingor]

don’t use if one nostril is completely blocked, it says in the instructions. sorry that happened

[@hoodbitch2764]

@@somethingor then wtf is the point of it

[@BlueGuise9]

@@hoodbitch2764 I was prescribed it for inflamed sinuses.

[@1gunsalute101]

@@hoodbitch2764 If one nostril is blocked, only use it on that side until it's unblocked. Don't use on a side if the other is blocked

[@Neo2Rus]

@@hoodbitch2764 to clear mucus, excessive slime, dust, pollen and other light material. Not to drill a hole in nose.

[@user-el9os9pk7x]

It's not coming out the other side, and I just feel a lot of pressure, and then it just blasts out the nostril I have the cap pressed up against.

[@lamujermaslinda]

Same just tried it for the first time and when I used it in the right nostril, nothing came out of the other side. Not sure what I'm doing wrong.

[@MR.F30]

Life save I tell ya, if you have allergies, and sinusitis!

[@alexischavez4000]

What if it popped my ears?

[@yellowsunbeam7492]

It burns and hurts when i try this, am I doing something wrong?

[@doomleika]

Either your solution is wrong or the temperature is off. Otherwise its just you havent get used to it

[@zoeykillah]

You mean to tell me I’m not supposed to feel like I am actively drowning?

[@epicfish4763]

Or use that nicotine product for your nose it's really effective too

[@yajairaesquivel5023]

I felt it to my ears is that normal?

[@1gunsalute101]

No you're squeezing too hard, just let it flow

[@vanessathomas58]

What if it’s going dwn ur throat

[@jcronin3155]

You'll be thirsty from the salt water.......😂

[@lesliebee8918]

I just did this for the first time but the water didn't appear or feel like it was coming out the other nostril.

[@poconopatriot567]

Same here, I've done it before without issues but the last 2 days it's not coming out the other nostril...saw someone else commented that it could be from inflammation 😞

[@nytey540]

@@poconopatriot567that’s usually what is, besides if you have a deviated septum or another medical condition. Repeated nose blowing can inflame your nasal passages causing them to swell.

[@JT-zm3pn]

The water won't come out the other side =(