Using a neti pot was a game-changer for me in preventing allergies and warding off illnesses. This simple device allows me to rinse my nasal passages with a mixture of distilled water, baking soda, salt, and a bit of povidone-iodine, effectively flushing out allergens, irritants, and pathogens. The immediate relief from congestion and the reduction in allergy symptoms is noticeable. Regular use, especially during allergy season or when I’m exposed to dusty or polluted environments, has significantly decreased my susceptibility to sinus infections and has helped maintain clear nasal passages, enhancing my overall respiratory health.
Whenever I feel a cold coming on or if I’m battling an illness, increasing the frequency of my neti pot sessions to a few times a day makes a substantial difference in managing my symptoms and reducing the severity of my condition. The addition of povidone-iodine to my usual saline solution gives it an antiseptic boost, helping to kill off pathogens more effectively without being too harsh. This practice not only helps in alleviating nasal congestion but also supports faster recovery by keeping the nasal passages moist and reducing the chances of secondary infections. The neti pot, with its natural and gentle approach, has become an indispensable tool in my health care arsenal.
If you don’t wish to use a Neti Pot on a regular basis I also use Xlear nasal spray for maintenance.
Products That Have Helped Me
Neti pot salt/baking soda mix
5 drops of povidone iodine
Daily or every few days
If you have excess solution in pot use as a gargle.
When ill, multiple times a day.
I also use Xlear nasal spray for maintenance.