Nasal Irrigation with Xylitol
SinuSalt is a device designed to perform nasal irrigation in a quick and easy manner.
Buy Now!SinuSalt is ideal for people who suffer any kind of sinusitis or rhinitis, including the infectious and allergic causes that provoke excess of mucus and/or lead to nasal obstruction.
When intranasal drugs are administered, it is advisable to wash the nostrils before the application of any drug to avoid diluting and blocking by mucus, thus achieving a greater efficiency.
After endonasal surgery, nasal washing is important to remove clots and scabs, and thus avoid adhesion.
In highly polluted environments, pollution causes inflammation of the nasal mucosa and disturbs the nasal washing system (mucociliary clearance). Nasal irrigation is recommended in these situations to wash the nose of the impurities deposited on the mucosa and to facilitate its removal. Numerous studies support sinonasal irrigation being recommended as first-line treatment in several types of chronic sinusitis - outlined by the guidelines of the European Society of ENT.
SinuSalt is recommended when the nasal symptoms are aggravated by allergies. Nasal irrigation helps to improve the classic symptoms of allergies, such as rhinitis. Its use in the pollen season facilitates the elimination of the pollens that are deposited into the nose and thereby SinuSalt helps to reduce the inflammation of an allergic reaction.
SinuSalt is not a drug, so the process can be repeated as necessary.
During the pollen allergy season, you should use SinuSalt in the morning, afternoon, evening and prior to the use of drugs administered through the nose to facilitate the absorption of its active principle, for example bronchodilators and nasal steroids.
During the processes of nasal congestion caused by colds, etc. it is recommended to use SinuSalt 3 times a day (morning, afternoon and evening) to remove the excess of accumulated mucus.
In the event of suffering chronic conditions such as sinusitis, it is recommended to use SinuSalt once a day (morning or evening).
No. You should not perform nasal washes with only water. Nasal mucosa, unlike the oral mucosa, are extremely sensitive to salt concentration. Nasal irrigation with just water is painful and may cause damage to the nasal mucosa, affecting the function of the nasal cilia and therefore its self-washing capability (mucociliary clearance).
It is not recommended to use common salt (table/cooking salt). It contains anticaking agents (ferrocyanide, silica, etc.) and many other additives (iodine, fluorine) that are irritating to the sensitive nasal mucosa. Unlike SinuSalt, common salt does not produce an irrigation liquid to neutralise the excess of chlorine. It also does not contain the ions (Ca, K) at the same concentrations that are present in the mucosa, and which are necessary so the irrigation does not dilute them. These ions are critical for the proper function of the nasal cilia. Furthermore, the xylitol contained in SinuSalt is extremely hygroscopic and has a moisturising effect on the mucosa, making the irrigation more pleasant and preventing the mucosa from drying.
Yes! SinuSalt can be used by both children and adults. Please consult your healthcare professional to see if this product is right for you or your child.
Press the bottle softly so the height of the outlet liquid is less than 5cm. High pressures can be harmful. Always press with the thumb on the back circle of a bottle.
Whilst changing from one nostril to another, blow through the nose to expel the mucus along with the irrigation solution. Do not force the expulsion by blocking one of the nostrils with your fingers.
After the irrigation process, some fluid may be retained in the sinuses that will be expelled during the next few minutes as a drip or slight flow. The expulsion of this liquid is improved by moving the head back, forward and sideways.
Do not force the irrigation if the nose is completely blocked.
Ear infection may be a contraindication. Always check with your healthcare professional.
It is necessary to make a fresh saline-based solution with SinuSalt for each wash, as it does not contain preservatives.
It is essential to adjust the water temperature in order to have a comfortable irrigation. Lukewarm temperature is optimal.
If you have low quality tap water (e.g. undrinkable water, excess chlorine, sediment etc.) use distilled water (available at pharmacies) or bottled drinking water. The use of sterile or boiled water may be advisable in certain pathologies (e.g. fibrosis) or after endonasal surgery.