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From:  rtpeacoc@e...
rtpeacoc@e...
Date:  Tue Apr 17, 2001  8:01 pm
Subject:  Re: [vocalist] Chronic Coughing - NASAL LAVAGE


--- In vocalist-temporary@y..., > The cheapest and least contortional solution is to get an ear syringe
> (cost is about $5). 1/2 teaspoon of uniodized salt to a cup of warm
> water is the basic recipe. Fill the syringe up and squirt with
> smooth pressure directing the flow against the side of the nostril.
> Repeat twice alternating nostrils.
>
> Alan

I found the ear syringe to be helpful too, but squirting is a little
too forceful for me so I just fill the syringe and let it "dribble"
gently. The formula I was given by a friend for sinus infections was
to add some hydrogen peroxide (the disinfecting strength) and some
Alkalol to the water. The lavage thing does help me get the upper
hand on sinus infections, but I must admit I don't resort to it unless
I'm really desperate, because a foreign substance of any kind in my
sinuses, acute infection or not, hurts like the very fires of hell!!

Robin



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