Though many suffer with chronic year-round sinus + allergy problems, we often see a peak of problem during the next few months. Approximately 35 million American children and adults suffer with sinus problems, and it is often the cause or large contributing factor to many other problems including chronic cough (post-nasal drip), headaches, snoring, ear infections, partial hearing loss, and hallitosis to name a few. Within the last year, the famous Dr OZ endorsed the same idea on his show. This is certainly not a new idea, and has actually has been used in the thousands of chiropractic practices across the country for over 80 years. As I was researching to write this post, I came across an excellent article on the topic, which does an excellent job reviewing nasal irrigation. I recommend and personally use the NeilMed SinusRinse simply because it does not require you to bend your head backwards or to the side.
The standard medical approach relies heavily on antibiotics and nasal sprays. You probably have some idea about the dangers of over-prescribed antibiotics, and the fact that they do not solve the underlying causative factor(s). As for the steroid-based sprays, these work locally to decrease inflammation of the nasal passages and sinuses (Flonase, Nasonex, etc) forcing these tissues to do the opposite of what they were meant to do–drainage! There are consequences of going this medical route for too long or too often, as many have discovered. There is a better approach! And I will describe it in my next post.
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