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By Daniel More, MD, About.com Guide to Allergies

Sinus Problems? Take it with a Grain of Salt

Thursday September 27, 2007
Nasal saline irrigation, also known as saltwater sinus rinses, is a highly effective therapy for the treatment of chronic nasal symptoms. Saline irrigation has been shown to be helpful in the treatment of allergic rhinitis, chronic sinus infections, nasal polyps, and non-allergic rhinitis. This therapy can reduce the amount of medications that a person may otherwise need for these chronic medical conditions, including a reduction in the amount of antibiotics and oral steroids required for chronic sinus infections and nasal polyps.

Find out how the use of an inexpensive and safe nasal saline rinse can reduce your chronic nasal symptoms.

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