Rinsing the nasal passages with saline solution is an ancient technique that has been used for centuries, all over the world.

A nasal pillow device seals against the outside edge of each nostril rather than around the entire nose. The pillows open into the nostril but are not inserted inside to seal. This device is helpful for people who sleep on their side or stomach, or for those with facial hair. It is sold with different pillow sizes for ease of fit.

Nasal irrigation with The Narial Nasal Cup? brand neti pot, when done properly, is comfortable and refreshing. The main reason it might sting or burn is that the salt is not measured accurately. When the resevoir is full, a level 1/4 teaspoon of salt is exactly the right amount to make the solution the same salinity as your body tissues. Too much, or even too little, salt can cause the solution to be abrasive. Be sure the salt is dissolved completely.

No. Please allow it to naturally air dry so the beneficial bacteria and enzymes have time to work all the way to the backing of the carpet.

Just standard good hygiene after soaking in a tub. Keep a plastic cup on the side of you tub, stand at the end of your soak, fill the plastic cup with clear, warm water and rinse a couple of times. It is not necessary to take a full shower.

A nasal swab involves placing a swab inside the nostrils and taking a culture. The CDC and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services do not recommend the use of nasal swab testing by clinicians to determine whether a person has been exposed to Bacillus anthracis, the bacteria responsible for anthrax, or as a means of diagnosing anthrax. At best, a positive result may be interpreted only to indicate exposure; a negative result does not exclude the possibility of exposure.

Nasal surgery may be performed for cosmetic purposes, or a combination procedure to improve both form and function. It may alleviate or cure nasal breathing problems, correct deformities from birth or injury, or support an aging, drooping nose. Some patients suffer from chronic nasal stuffiness that may be due to chronic breathing problems that don't respond well to standard medical treatment.

Nasal packing is when gauze or cotton is used to pack the nose after surgery. This is often done to prevent or control bleeding, though it is not always required. When used, nasal packing is typically removed within a day or two after surgery.

Your nose accumulates mucus, dust, bacteria, viruses, and fungi. So your nose is an ideal environment for germs and sickness. It's important to clean your nose daily. The only effective way to clean your nose is nasal irrigation. Here's the technique: Buy a package of 3-ounce cups and a salt shaker with a snap lid. Put two or three small shakes of salt in the cup, fill the cup with warm water, and stir with your finger. Too much or too little salt in the water will burn your nose.

There might be some discomfort and tearing of the eyes when the throat and nasal swab specimens are collected. But rest assured that this standard procedure will be performed by a trained clinical research assistant, so the discomfort, if any, will be kept to a minimum. Return to top

No. Chlorine can cause damage to the Kombucha colony. The best way to clean your colony (to remove the brown stringy yeast etc.,) is to simply bathe it in some of the kombucha ferment it came out of. This practice will also serve to maintain the pH of the colony. Washing it in water--even cooled, boiled water, could change the pH and make it susceptible to mold growth.

Yes. Clays can have a tendency to be drying to the skin if left on. A good moisturizing cream can alleviate this.

The terms "soft water" and "hard water" are important here. Water is said to be "soft" if it has a low concentration of calcium and magnesium ions in it, and "hard" water has a higher concentration. The ions react with the soap you use to produce a scummy residue that is hard to wash off. If you use "hard" water you also will have a harder time working the soap up into a lather.

To date, there is no clear answer as to whether one type of radioactive seed is better than another. The two most commonly used radioactive seeds are Iodine-125 and Palladium-103 seeds. While many physicians have an opinion as to which type of seed is best, it is important to recognize that this is, in reality, an unanswered medical question. Excellent results have been demonstrated with both isotopes.

Medicare Advantage is the new name for Medicare + Choice plans. This type of health plan is an alternative to Original Medicare and was created by the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 and the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003. Some examples of Medicare Advantage plans are: Medicare Advantage plans feature prescription drug benefits, fixed costs, limits on out-of-pocket expenses, and worldwide coverage for emergency and urgent care.

Some clinics in the US participate in the Take Control sample program and have demo devices in their offices. , In the US, once you have just 2 patients enrolled in the Take Control Sample Program, we will provide you with a free RESPeRATE demo device for your clinic. In other countries, please check with the local distributor who may have a demo device RESPeRATE is not currently available in any retail outlets.

A) Yes. A National Health Service study at the Andover NHS Birth Centre under agreement with the Winchester and Eastleigh NHS Trust with approval from their Local Research Ethics Committee. See details under the link "The NHS Study". Full Clinical Trial by - The MRC Spatial Disorientation Group, Imperial College School of Medicine, London, United Kingdom.

You may learn more about specific devices by going to the organizations that offer neurotechnology devices for urinary problems listed below: