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Nasal irrigation solution.


SaltAire Nasal Sinus Wash is a gentle, nonirritating buffered hyptertonic saline nasal wash for patients with chronic sinusitis chronic sinusitis Chronic sinus infection ENT Inflammation of the sinuses that empty into the nasal cavity Etiology Allergic rhinitis, nasal obstruction, deviated nasal septum, tooth abscesses, URIs , allergic rhinitis Allergic Rhinitis Definition

Allergic rhinitis, more commonly referred to as hay fever, is an inflammation of the nasal passages caused by allergic reaction to airborne substances.
, and exposure to pollutants and poor-quality air. The benefits of nasal irrigation Nasal Irrigation Definition

Nasal irrigation is the practice of flushing the nasal cavity with a sterile solution. The solution may contain antibiotics or steroid medications.
 with this type of solution have been reported widely in the Otolaryngology, Allergy/Immunology, and Internal Medicine literature.

SaltAire comes prefilled in an innovative nasal-irrigator bottle (patent pending). Patient compliance with daily nasal irrigation is enhanced because the irrigator irrigator,
n dental tool used to force liquid through a given area for irrigation; features a soft tube that draws liquid from a contained source. See also irrigation.
 is simple and pleasant to use, taking only a minute or two each day.

SaltAire is available in a 12.5-oz dispenser bottle and 32-oz refill bottles.
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Title Annotation:SaltAire Nasal Sinus Wash
Comment:Nasal irrigation solution.(SaltAire Nasal Sinus Wash)
Publication:Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
Geographic Code:1USA
Date:Apr 1, 2001
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