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environmental or occupational dust from construction
work, farming, mining and various other occupations may
benefi t from regular use of the nasal rinse procedure. You
should rinse the nose as soon as possible after exposure.
The sooner the irritant is removed from the delicate
membranes, the less likely it is that the membranes will
become infl amed and congested.
Q17.
Do nasal rinses improve the sense of smell?
We know that chronic rhinitis and sinus symptoms will
adversely affect the sense of smell and taste. Nasal
rinses will symptomatically improve many nasal and
sinus conditions. There are no medical publications at
this time to show any correlation between rinses and
sense of smell.
Q18.
What is rhinitis?
Rhinitis is an infl ammation of the mucosa (the delicate
lining of the inner body surfaces) of nasal passages.
Q19.
What is sinusitis?
Sinusitis is an infl ammation of the mucosa of various
sinuses.
Q20
. How does one differentiate between rhinitis
and sinusitis?
Due to overlapping symptoms, it may be diffi cult to
differentiate between the two. Usually, symptoms of
rhinitis include stuffy, runny, or drippy nose, scratchy
throat and dry cough. Symptoms of sinusitis are more
severe than the symptoms of rhinitis and often include
increased nasal secretions and pain around the sinuses,
such as facial pressure and pain.
Q21.
What are the symptoms related to sinusitis and
blockage of the ostia (openings of the sinuses)?
The following are symptoms of acute & chronic sinusitis:
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Nighttime cough due to post nasal drip
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Pain in the upper jaw or teeth
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Loss of sense of smell or taste
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White, yellow or green discharge
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Nasal Congestion
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Runny nose
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Headache
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Persistent Fatigue
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Facial Pressure
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Snoring
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Ear Pain
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Fever
Q22.
What are the causes of rhinitis and sinusitis?
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Cold viruses
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Allergies, including food allergies
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Bacterial or fungal infections
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Grass
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Dust, smog, or environmental pollutants
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Nasal polyps and deviated nasal septum
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Moderate to severe gastroesophageal acid refl ux disease
(GERD)
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Smoking
Q23.
Can nasal rinses prevent or reduce a head cold
or fl u symptoms?
In the initial stages of a head cold and/or fl u, saline rinses
in large volume help reduce excess mucus and keep
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