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Saline Water Nasal Rinse
- Ingredients:
- Water - distilled water is preferred
- Salt - pickling or canning salt is preferred to table salt
- Baking Soda - not baking powder
- Recipe
- In 8 ounces (240 ml) of water add,
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoons (1.25 to 2.5 ml) of salt and
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25ml) of baking soda
- Using the higher salt concentration in the recipe works better to decrease congestion.
- However, the higher salt content can cause more discomfort
- The solution should be made fresh for each use.
- (NeilMed Pharmaceuticals makes a sinus rinse kit that includes pre-measured packets
- and a specially designed bottle with a nasal tip.)
