How to Use Nasaline

Into 1 cup of warm (body temperature), sterilized or distilled water, stir to dissolve ½ teaspoon of salt (or 1 package of Nasaline salt)., Leaning over a basin (e.g., bathroom sink or tub), place the applicator’s silicone tip against the nose so...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Into 1 cup of warm (body temperature)

      Gently fill the Nasaline applicator with the saline solution.
  2. Step 2: sterilized or distilled water

    ,  This process should take from 3 to 7 seconds for each nostril.  By reflex, your palate will close so that the solution will pour out of the other nostril. ,  It s recommended to flush 2 full syringes twice in each nostril once or twice a day, or as instructed by your physician. ,  If some of the saline solution remains in your nasal passages, it will trickle out within a few hours.  Or you can lean forward and tilt your head from side to side immediately after rinsing to release it. ,  When finished nasal rinsing, clean your Nasaline by completely pulling out the plunger from the syringe, removing the silicone tip and flushing all 3 parts with water.  You can also clean your Nasaline with a mild dishwashing liquid and rinse well.  Allow your Nasaline to air dry.
  3. Step 3: stir to dissolve ½ teaspoon of salt (or 1 package of Nasaline salt).

  4. Step 4: Leaning over a basin (e.g.

  5. Step 5: bathroom sink or tub)

  6. Step 6: place the applicator’s silicone tip against the nose so that it completely seals the nostril.

  7. Step 7: As you slowly and evenly push the saline solution up into the nostril

  8. Step 8: breathe normally (or say aaahhh) through the mouth

  9. Step 9: refraining from swallowing.

  10. Step 10: Repeat for your other nostril.

  11. Step 11: Blow your nose gently to clear any remaining solution and mucus.

  12. Step 12: Clean your Nasaline.

Detailed Guide

  Gently fill the Nasaline applicator with the saline solution.

,  This process should take from 3 to 7 seconds for each nostril.  By reflex, your palate will close so that the solution will pour out of the other nostril. ,  It s recommended to flush 2 full syringes twice in each nostril once or twice a day, or as instructed by your physician. ,  If some of the saline solution remains in your nasal passages, it will trickle out within a few hours.  Or you can lean forward and tilt your head from side to side immediately after rinsing to release it. ,  When finished nasal rinsing, clean your Nasaline by completely pulling out the plunger from the syringe, removing the silicone tip and flushing all 3 parts with water.  You can also clean your Nasaline with a mild dishwashing liquid and rinse well.  Allow your Nasaline to air dry.

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