OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote:
> In article >,
> "Nancy Young" > wrote:
>
> > "OmManiPadmeOmelet" > wrote
> >
> > > <lol> Looks kinda gross but it works.
> > > The saline washes all that irritating crap out of your nasopharyngial
> > > passages.
> > >
> > > A large syringe will work also.
> > >
> > > You hold your head at the right angle so the saline is put into one
> > > nostril and drains out the other one.
> >
> > (laugh!!) I didn't think it could get worse. But, hey, if I have
> > to this winter, I will. I really suffered last winter.
> >
> > nancy
> >
> >
>
> I realize it sounds kinda gross, but Dr. Cohen taught me to do this, and
> it really feels sooooo good if you do everything right. :-) I'm sorry
> the other user experienced pain! The vast majority do not. It only hurt
> me if I got the salt mix wrong! Think of plain water or sea water up
> your nose. <lol> You CAN buy pre-made physiological saline solutions for
> 100% correct concentration every time if you are not sure you can get it
> right. :-)
>
> It sure is wonderful for quick relief, and one HECK of a lot healthier
> than getting addicted to nasal sprays!


Saline sprays are okay but much, MUCH better is Alkalol... fill your
emptied saline spray bottle with it.

Sold at most drug stores, OTC... and it's cheap... less than $3/pint.

http://www.medichest.com/alkalolliquid16oz.html

Alkalol is a soothing topical mucous and solvent cleaner. Alkalol
should be used from one-half to full strength, preferably warm. Nose:
use in a douche cup or an atomizer. Throat: use as a gargle or a spray.
Apply Alkalol freely on cotton or gauze for appropriate use in treating
sunburn, and minor burns. Ingredients: Alcohol (1%), Cinnamon, Pine
needle extract, Spearmint extract, Thymol, Eucalyptol, Menthol,
Camphor, Benzoin, Potassium chlorate, Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda),
Sodium chloride.
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Sheldon