"Mark Thorson" > wrote in message
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> cybercat wrote:
>>
>> You can also try irrigating your nasal passages with warm
>> water. It's best to do in the shower (!) but you just snort
>> up some water and snort it back out! (I have had two sinus
>> infections in my life, and this helped me so much.)
>
> Pure water or tap water inhaled up the nose will sting
> a little. Much better is to dissolve a little salt
> in it so it won't sting -- I do that frequently,
> and I'd estimate that the right amount is about
> 1/4 teaspoon per pint. The amount is not really
> critical.

My doctor told me to do this, but I thought the sal****er
would sting. Warm tap water worked just fine for me.
(It's also a lot easier, as there's no mixing. But I will
bear that in mind if I ever have another dreadful sinus
infection. I never get them any more since my allergies
are under control and I stay hydrated and well rested.)