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[–] GenitalHurricane 10 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Here's a safer solution. https://shop.neilmed.com/products/sinus-rinse-kit-with-50-packets

I use it fairly regularly because of bad allergies. It basically dissolves the snot. Weird feeling at first, but feels wonderful afterwards

[–] [email protected] 10 points 2 days ago (1 children)

It's very important to shake the saline solution to mix it well; burns like hell if you don't

[–] Usernameblankface 6 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Also burns if you forget the saline packet

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 days ago

For me this doesn't burn in the same way -- it's more like the swimming pool feeling if you don't put enough salt

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 days ago

I've been looking for somewhere that sells USP-grade salt and baking soda in bulk so I don't have to waste so much material dealing with the packets, but I haven't been able to find anything legit.

The pre-measured packets are really convenient though. If you're nose is really blocked it's good to use between 1 and 2 packets for a hypertonic solution.