Short Term relief of Nasal and Sinus Congestion
The goal of our center is to help you manage your sinus disease. We have found the following routine very helpful for the short term, rapid care of sinus congestion. If you do not receive relief with the routine, please call our center for an appointment.
Five Day Routine ~~ Perform Twice Daily
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Spray Afrin® Nasal Spray into each nostril -- two generous puffs; wait five minutes. |
| 2. |
Repeat Afrin® sprays. |
| 3. |
Irrigate each nostril and nasal cavity with buffered salt water. Use one cup of salt water in each nostril each time you irrigate. |
| 4. |
Spray your prescription nasal steroid spray (NasacortTM, FlonaseTM, NasonexTM or Vancenase DS AQTM) twice per nostril. Use two sprays in each nostril twice a day for five days. [If you were prescribed RhinocortTM, use four sprays in each nostril twice a day]. |
Do steps 1 through 4 each morning and evening for five days. After five days, DISCONTINUE THE AFRIN. Continue step four at the regularly prescribed dose (usually two puffs into each nostril once a day -- but check your directions on the label.)
Expect some congestion to worsen on the fifth day after stopping your Afrine spray. This is normal, and will go away after one or two days. If your congestion does not clear with the routine, please call our office for a personal visit at 893-0159.
Recipe for Salt Water / Baking Soda Solution
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| To Make One Gallon: |
To Make One Pint: |
| 1 gallon water |
1 pint of water |
| 8 teaspoons of salt |
1 teaspoon of salt |
| 8 teaspoons of baking soda |
1 teaspoon of baking soda |
If the recipe seems too strong, use less salt. Stir or shake before each use. Store at room temperature. After a week, pour out any mixture that is left over and make a new recipe. Your doctor may recommend not using baking soda. This is not always used by each doctor.
IMPORTANT: The temperature of the water should be body, not room temperature Thank you for choosing The Sinus CenterTM for your specialized care. We hope that your care with us has been beneficial to you and your family.
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