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in the back of the throat, and more importantly, to make
sure you neutralize odor caused by this excess mucus.
Q1.
I was told that if I use the throat irrigator I could
avoid tonsil surgery. Is this true?
If the tonsils are diseased, washing them out in this
manner and improving drainage may potentially help
restore the tonsils to health. Consult your doctor.
Q2.
What is the best solution to use for throat
irrigation?
Consult your health professional on this. Most persons
prefer to use over the counter mouth wash solutions that
have been diluted with water. Saline or plain water are
fi ne as well. It is the stream pulsation that really helps.
Q3.
How often should I irrigate the throat?
For general breath control, irrigate once a day. To prevent
a sore throat or at the early onset of a throat problem,
irrigate 4 to 6 times a day, or as needed.
Q4.
Can I use the same solution for my throat after I
fi nish the nasal irrigation?
Yes, you can use the nasal solution for the throat, but
you cannot use any ordinary throat solution for the nasal
irrigation.
Q5.
I have used the nasal irrigation, throat irrigation
and tongue cleaner, but I am told I still have a breath
problem. What are other possibilities?
Pulsatile nasal and throat irrigation and tongue cleaning
takes care of a lot of causes of breath problems. You still
must fl oss daily. Other causes include gum or periodontal
disease, dental disease, acid refl ux and lung infection.
Speak to your health professional.
1. Never clear your throat with excessive force.
2. Do not use sore throat medications more often than
directed.
3. Excessive dryness of the air is not good for your throat.
A simple bowl of water in the bedroom at night may
help prevent this.
4. Avoid gargling. This can cause hoarseness and strain
the voice.
BAD BREATH PROBLEMS
Breath problems can affect your health and social
relations. Most breath problems come from breakdown
of proteins by certain bacteria from the nose, mouth, and
throat. There are a small number that can come from a
serious chest condition, but these are usually noted at
once because the patient is sick. Most breath conditions
can occur in otherwise healthy persons. The
Hydro
Pulse
™
is designed to aid most breath problems.
Anything that dries the mouth can lead to odor because
the natural fl ora of the mouth is no longer washed away,
so the bacteria can multiply and give off odor. Fasting,
dieting, drying medications, and dry mouth on awakening
are common causes. Certain conditions that decrease
saliva fl ow cause “stasis” of the salivary liquid and
dryness of the mouth.
Sinus and throat irrigation with the
Hydro Pulse
™
Nasal/
Sinus Irrigation System is an effective method to help
control bad odors resulting from excessive mucus, post-
nasal drip, tonsil stones, and sinus infections. The
Hydro
Pulse
™
helps to minimize the amount of excess mucus
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