Why should I use a nasal irrigator?
In the case of cold complaints and nasal complaints due to an allergy (such as hay fever or house dust mite allergy), it helps to rinse the nose. This reduces dirt in the nose and sinuses. Think, for example, of viruses, bacteria and pollen. Less dirt in the nose means fewer nasal complaints.
A nasal douche is an aid for rinsing the nose. You decide yourself with what pressure and what volume you inject water. That is effective and comfortable.
Always combine a nasal douche with nasal rinsing salt . This has been specially developed for cleaning the nose and sinuses. This will not irritate the nasal mucosa.
For example, you use a nasal irrigator for:
- Cold complaints
- (Respiratory) allergy
- Infection or inflammation
- After nasal surgery
- For periodic cleaning
- To flush unwanted substances from the nose: such as polluted air, dust or pollen
How does a nasal irrigator work?
By rinsing your nose with a nasal irrigator you rinse all dirt, allergens and snot from your nose. These crusts and mucus are drained through the other nostril. Your entire nose is properly cleaned in this way.
The rinse salt that you use cleans the nose. It reduces the chance of infection and moisturizes the cavities.
The effect of nasal irrigators has been scientifically proven:
- Nasal irrigators with nasal rinse salts work as described above.
- A nasal irrigator based on pinching force is most effective.
What types of nasal irrigators are there?
Squeeze bottles / Nasal irrigator with squeeze pressure
Specially developed to clean the nose and sinuses in an effective and comfortable way. The nasal rinse salt goes exactly where it needs to be. Scientifically proven effective. NasoFree is an example of a nasal irrigator with squeeze pressure.
Electric nasal irrigator
Can be set to different positions. Reduces and prevents the well-known nasal complaints in combination with nasal rinse salt. NasuClear is an example of an electric nasal irrigator.
Nasal irrigator with natural pressure
You can also opt for a gravity-based nasal irrigator. Here you tilt your head slightly. These nasal irrigators will reach the cavities slightly less than nasal irrigators based on pinch pressure or electric pressure. Rhino Horn is an example of a natural pressure nasal irrigator.
Why rinse with nasal rinse salt?
There is often a discussion about the saline solution: can you make it from normal kitchen salt, or do you have to purchase special rinse salt? ENT doctors say: use nasal rinse salt. Because it has been specially developed for cleaning the nose (sinuses).
Regular 'table salt' is not intended for cleaning your nose. You can use it in the nasal shower, but that is often experienced as sharp. In addition, table salt usually contains iodine, a substance that irritates the sensitive nasal mucosa.
Nasal rinse salt has been specially developed for cleaning the nose. The salt content is exactly attuned to that of your nasal mucosa. As a result, it does not irritate and works effectively for cleaning the nose and sinuses.
