Nasal irrigation – Knowledge and References

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The effect of hypertonic saline irrigation vs baby shampoo in chronic rhinosinusitis

Published in Cut Adeya Adella, Stem Cell Oncology, 2018

D. Munir, I.N. Tobing, M. Hasibuan, A. Aboet, P.C. Eyanoer, S.V. Hutagalung

Nasal irrigation using a hypertonic saline solution is the treatment of choice for patients with CRS. Inexpensive and easy to perform, nasal irrigation not only relieves symptoms, but can also decrease the medication required in CRS.

World Trade Center Health Program best practices for diagnosing and treating chronic rhinosinusitis

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Published in Archives of Environmental & Occupational Health, 2023

Rafael E. de la Hoz, Michael R. Shohet

In the absence of alarm symptoms, a trial therapy of saline nasal irrigation (performed one to four times daily) to limit the interface between any underlying irritants and the sinonasal mucosa is remarkably effective in both reducing airway irritant exposures and improving mucociliary clearance of such irritants. Greater severity of symptoms or findings, such as mucosal edema or excessive mucus production, may merit the addition of a topical corticosteroid.