A new review published in the Cochrane Library evaluated published randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing topical nasal saline treatment to other interventions in adults and children with ...

A common health concern, chronic sinus infections can significantly diminish a person’s quality of life. Marked by inflammation in the air-filled sinus cavities, recurrent infections can cause ...

Oct. 13, 2003 (New Orleans) — Daily nasal irrigation with a hypertonic saline solution reduces not only the severity of symptoms in sinusitis, but the occurrence of acute exacerbations and the need ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Can nasal irrigation help relieve nasal and sinus congestion? ANSWER: Yes. Nasal irrigation, also called nasal lavage, is a safe, inexpensive and easy way to relieve symptoms of ...

Chronic sinus infections are common and they can be hard to treat, but nasal irrigation with salt water may help prevent some sinus symptoms, according to a new study in the U.K. Inhaling steam, on ...

If you are suffering from sinus or nasal symptoms, a saline wash might bring relief. The balance of mucus in our bodies – particularly in our noses – is a delicate thing. Too dry, and you can be ...

Dear Doctors: Whenever you talk about neti pots, you include a warning about always using distilled water. It seemed to me like an overreaction, but now there’s news that someone died from not doing ...

Background. Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a common disorder that affects 14% of the adult population of the United States and has been estimated to account for more than $3 billion in healthcare ...

Dear Doctors: Whenever you talk about neti pots, you include a warning about always using distilled water. It seemed to me like an overreaction, but now there's news that someone died from not doing ...

Q: Whenever you talk about neti pots, you include a warning about always using distilled water. It seemed to me like an overreaction, but now there's news that someone died from not doing that. Why ...