http://www.neilmed.com/usa/sinusrinse.php

I use the adult isotonic twice daily - when I wake up and just before I go to bed. It's done wonders - no more sinus infections, fewer head colds, breathe easier throughout my sleep, less nose bleeds, etc. You can find these at any CVS or Walgreens...

Most importantly, it's not a drug (we're on enough of those already) so there's no worry about side effects or anything like that - wanted to make sure I mentioned that ;-)

@Redd &@Free I also rinse my sinuses quite often, I either use a saline solution or more advanced treatments, prefer saline solutions. good luck

Thanks for swift and helpful replies

okay you just said nose bleeds. I get those al the time is that part of this disease too?

I use a neti pot (available at Whole Foods for about $4) and use seasalt in warm water. The isotonic solution is a salt water solution premixed. I swear by this method of clearing out the sinus'.

Medi rinse is the best thing invented!!!! I have suffered from sinus problems all my live from enviro allergies to nasal polyps. Nothing better than rinsing with saline water!!!! Please do give if a try...I think everyone should do it!!!!

Hugs !!

Everybody's got the right solution. I use Neilmed Sinus Rinse. A compressible vinyl bottle in which you put 8 oz of saline solution (commercial or home made). I recommend using de-chlorinated water (chlorine may sting). I make my own solution: 8 oz. lukewarm de-chlorinated water mixed with 1/2 teaspoon of coarse salt (no iodine) and 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda (serves as a buffer). It won't sting or smart. Use once in the morning and once before going to bed. Or as needed. Instructions on using the Neilmed bottle come with it.

Thanks for the question, freelee. I was going to talk to my doctor in a few weeks about several issues, including this very problem. Thanks, everyone, for the informative replies. I'm going to check into these items, especially since (as Redd mentioned) it doesn't involve a drug.

I swear by the Neil Med sinus rinse,too. Several years ago I stupidly tried to let a sinus infection run its own course, and by the time I finally went to the ENT, my sinuses were full of polyps from the chronic infection. Nothing to do but surgery at that point.

My ENT gave me the Neil Med kit with instructions to rinse 4-5 times/day while healing then morning and night for the rest of my life. The bottle that comes with the kit is so much easier to use that a netti pot. The kits are fairly cheap, and so are the refill packets. And I've never had another sinus infection.

Licky

I get these a few times a year. I take double doses of antibiotics for 6-8 weeks to get rid of them. In addition, I take musinix like crazy to help clear my sinuses. You need to fight hard and find a doctor that understands immunocompromised disease care to help you.

Get feeling better!

Thanks everyone - trying Neil med - was pleased to find it in australia

Saline rinse (only like $6) is the only thing that ever worked for me..

I really hope you feel better!