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NASAL
IRRIGATION –
Nasal
irrigation uses saline - just water & salt - to cleanse the nose. A wide
variety of applicators have been used over the years. Lavage or nasal
wash bottles direct a saline based solution into the nose. Their
effectiveness is limited since the saline solution tends to flow much
over the top of the bio-film in a superficial manner. Neti-pots
rely on simple gravity and require the head be tilted in an awkward and
uncomfortable position. They too are limited in effectiveness, messy to
use, and present similar disadvantages although both may be helpful in
providing temporary relief.
PULSATILE
IRRIGATION –
Pulsatile
irrigation's gentle pulsating action applies Bernoulli's principle and
the Venturi Effect to deliver a cleansing salt-water solution in an
easily controlled and effective manner. These principles explain how the
upper sinuses drain into the lower sinus creating a siphon effect;
when the lower sinus cavities of a patient have been cleared with
pulsatile irrigation. The oscillating stream of saline washes away the
thick, bio-film and frees your cilia to help you clear your sinuses of
infections and foreign substances that can lead to chronic infections.
Imagine rain drops falling from the sky landing on the soil with a
gentle force that breaks apart soil particles. As this process
continues, runoff water travels over the ground, collecting more soil
particles dislodged by the rain and transports them to a new location.
Pulsatile irrigation mimics a cleansing process present in nature.
IS THE SINUPULSE ELITE®
BETTER THAN A NETI POT?
Clinical
studies demonstrate that pulsatile irrigation is up to 100X more
effective [1], [2], [3] at cleansing and removing bacteria
than steady stream irrigation used by neti pots. Neti pots may be
adequate for nasal washing but can not break down biofilm, the thickened
layer of mucous that forms as a result of chronic allergy and sinus
problems. The intermittent lavage or pulsatile action of the
SinuPulse helps to massage nasal and sinus tissues, promote blood flow,
restore ciliary function, and remove bacteria.
1
Brown,
LL; Shelton HT, Bornside GH, Cohn I Jr (1978 Feb). "Evaluation
of wound irrigation by pulsatile jet and conventional methods"
(abstract). Ann Surg. 187 ((2)): 170–73. PMID 343735.
2
Anglen, J; Apostoles S, Christensen G, Gainor B. R (1994 Oct). "The
efficacy of various irrigation solutions and methods in removing
slime-producing staphylococcus" (abstract). J Orthop
Trauma 8 ((2)): 390–6.
doi:10.1097/00005131-199410000-00004. PMID 7996321.
3
Svoboda,
SJ; Bice TG, Gooden HA, Brooks DE, Thomas DB, Wenke JC (2006 Oct). "Comparison
of bulb syringe and pulsed lavage irrigation." (abstract).
J Bone Joint Surg Am 88 ((10)): 2167–74.
doi:10.2106/JBJS.E.00248. PMID 17015593.
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