Looks like my iodine saline nasal irrigation isnt completely nuts. Based on presurgery studies, iodine irrigation improved the rate of infection post-op (i.e. it reduced the number of post-operative infections) as compared to saline irrigation or no irrigation whatsoever. Im rather interested there because it would seem logical that rinsing the congested sinus passages when they become overloaded by allergens when iodine (low concentration) is introduced to the saline solution. Another suggestion was glycerin introduced with iodine solution to the sinuses via a sterile nasal spay bottle (like a used Afrin bottle you wash and microwave). Heres a few ideas I found. Ive suffered severe allergy problems my entire life, and right now, Ive got a Breath-right strip stuck on my nose because its so inflamed (the sinuses) that I cannot breathe correctly without it. :/ Rinse and Salt Lavages The following Lavages can be tried individually and then allow the patient to see which one brings the most comfort as the nutrient s and diet reduce mucus and inflammation. These are by no means the only sinus washes available but the ones listed below are safe and bring comfort. If you find others that bring comfort and relief please share the information with us that we may share with others. SALT WATER Use 8 ounces of pure water (no fluoridated or chlorinated water), add ½ teaspoon of Celtic Sea Salt and a pinch of baking soda to adjust the pH. Use a teaspoon and inhale through one nostril while closing the other. Try to inhale a teaspoon, blow your nose and inhale another. Continue the process 2 or 3 teaspoons until you feel you have maximum benefit. The salt will dehydrate the bugs and bring relief to the nasal passages. It also thins and strips mucus, expect to cough up or see multicolored mucus when you blow your nose. The salt water mixture can be used throughout the day. IODINE AND GLYCERIN Take one spray bottle used for nasal sprays like the Afrin bottle. Empty the contents and rinse the bottle. Add about 6 drops of glycerin that you can procure from your local pharmacy to the empty bottle. Add 6 droppers full of liquid iodine forte and then fill the bottle with distilled water. Shake vigorously to mix and spray as needed. The glycerin helps the iodine stick to the sides of the nasal passages and giving the iodine more contact with the areas which breed infection allowing it to provide more relief. Use as needed. SALT AND IODINE COMBO Mix 10 drops of liquid iodine forte into 1 cup of warm filtered water with ¼ tsp of salt. Rinse nasal sinuses and gargle mixture several times per day. I figured my nursing friends might find it rather interesting. :) https://google/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=9&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CG0QFjAI&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffammed.wisc.edu%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fwebfm-uploads%2Fdocuments%2Fresearch%2Fnasalirrigationinstructions.pdf&ei=amknVMUti6_IBNuIgeAB&usg=AFQjCNG6sPPzeFJvDsVzGekamNVBdviX2A&sig2=my9rmic3WHRP25Evk7MQxA&bvm=bv.76247554,d.aWw
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