cybercat wrote:
>
> "Mark Thorson" > wrote in message
> ...
> >
> > 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 a very dilute solution, just enough to avoid
the sting which freshwater will cause.

> (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.)

The effort required is almost nothing. I know what
it looks like visually, so I just pour that much
salt into the palm of my hand and then dump it into
my Pyrex measuring cup. I then fill the cup with
tap water, and by the time it is full all of salt
has dissolved.