Hi – I have your Sinus Rinse bottle and when I use it – my nose seems more congested the day after than before. I use the salt packets and a few dro
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Hi - I have your Sinus Rinse bottle and when I use it - my nose seems more congested the day after than before. I use the salt packets and a few drops of Neti-wash plus in the water. And I use previously boiled water. Am I doing something wrong? Do you have any suggestions? I really want to be able to breathe out of my nose!
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Sometimes people experience reflex or rebound congestion with exposure to saline. This condition is usually very transient. If symptoms continue, consider using a hypertonic (extra strength) solution. Hypertonic packets are green (compared to isotonic blue), but you can always add 2 isotonic packets to 8oz (240mL) of distilled, micro-filtered (through 0.2 micron), commercially bottled or previously boiled water. You may also want to try an over-the-counter decongestant for a day or two. This congestion you are experiencing should resolve with time, and unless severely symptomatic, there is no need to discontinue nasal irrigation.