1) I just re-read the disinfecting instructions (I have used NeilMed Sinus Rinse for years). Maybe I missed it before but the instructions say to use
1) I just re-read the disinfecting instructions (I have used NeilMed Sinus Rinse for years). Maybe I missed it before but the instructions say to use distilled or filtered water to wash the bottle with detergent. I have always used tap water to wash and then a rinse with distilled water. I then microwave the bottle and tube. Is it ok to use tap water for the wash? I seems to wast a lot of distilled water to wash and rinse the bottle. 2) Also - when I microwave should I place the tube on the bottom of the microwave or is it OK to place the tube and noozle on top of the bottle?3) What is the best head angle to use to get to chronic sinus congestion in the cheek just below the eyes? I also have congestion and pain along the side of one eye near the nose. Should I try double saline to try to get rid of this chronic congestion?
I have broken down the answers.1) I just re-read the disinfecting instructions (I have used NeilMed SinusRinse for years). Maybe I missed it before but the instructions say touse distilled or filtered water to wash the bottle with detergent. I havealways used tap water to wash and then a rinse with distilled water. Ithen microwave the bottle and tube. Is it ok to use tap water for thewash? I seems to wast a lot of distilled water to wash and rinse the bottle.Answer: It is OKAY to use tap water for the wash.Also, when I microwave should I place the tube on the bottom of themicrowave or is it OK to place the tube and noozle on top of the bottle?Answer: On the top of the bottle. What is the best head angle to use to get to chronic sinus congestion inthe cheek just below the eyes?Answer; there are special positions described but are difficult tosustain or take as they are quite odd and there may be a risk of fall oraspiration. I also have congestion and pain along the side of one eye near the nose.Should I try double saline to try to get rid of this chronic congestion?Answer: Worth trying.