Sinugator?

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Sinugator?

Post by kaiya2465 » Mon Dec 05, 2011 9:08 am

I was just wondering if anyone has used the Sinugator & what your thoughts are on it.. I am trying to find something that is different from the neti pot. There is a new product out that I can't remember the name of, but if anyone has different ideas please let me know. Any suggestions will be much appreciated

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Re: Sinugator?

Post by Perrybucsdad » Mon Dec 05, 2011 9:43 am

I have no experience with it, but wasn't this the product that is a Water-pik for the nose (at least that's what it seemed like to me)? I would be scared to use it myself, but then again, I think the Netipots are like water boarding. I know that those who use the Netipots though swear by them

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Re: Sinugator?

Post by kaiya2465 » Mon Dec 05, 2011 10:07 am

Perrybucsdad wrote:I have no experience with it, but wasn't this the product that is a Water-pik for the nose (at least that's what it seemed like to me)? I would be scared to use it myself, but then again, I think the Netipots are like water boarding. I know that those who use the Netipots though swear by them

Yes I suppose you could call it a water-pik for the nose . I have tried the netipot & hate, but I have to do something. I am just trying to see if there might be something better maybe a little easier.

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Post by DJ_Boxer » Mon Dec 05, 2011 10:11 am

There is the WaterPik SinuSense. It is like the bottle but it uses battery-powered pressure and I can say that it definitely works.
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Post by kaiya2465 » Mon Dec 05, 2011 11:21 am

DJ_Boxer wrote:There is the WaterPik SinuSense. It is like the bottle but it uses battery-powered pressure and I can say that it definitely works.
DJ_Boxer:: If I understand your post, you have used the WaterPik? I might just try it...Thank you for your response.

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Post by tbrown2 » Mon Dec 05, 2011 11:34 am

I use the Neils Rinse. It is a soft plastic bottle instead of the neti pot. I really don't like using it at all but it definitely helps.
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Post by SleepingBearDoNtWake » Mon Dec 05, 2011 4:02 pm

I use the squeeze bottle one myself, and love it over the neti pot. I find the neti pot is a little uncomfortable to have to tilt the head to the side. A battery operated one sounds awesome, I might just have to go out and get one.

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Post by kaiya2465 » Mon Dec 05, 2011 4:16 pm

SleepingBear: Do you have a link to the one you use?

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Post by pap4life » Mon Dec 05, 2011 5:42 pm

The ''NeilMed" sinus rinse is a soft bottle which is filled with saline solution (buy or make your own) and is squeeable. Seems to work better for me over the meti-pot, which I used for years. I bought mine at a Publix super market. $14 and change.

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Post by kaiya2465 » Mon Dec 05, 2011 6:03 pm

Thank you Pap4life.

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Re: Sinugator?

Post by napstress » Mon Dec 05, 2011 7:22 pm

I've never heard of the Sinugator, and had a hard time using a Neti pot. I always felt like I had a good tumble in the ocean when I used it. I have used the NeilMed Sinus Rinse with ease. I've even come to enjoy the clear feeling in my nose. I call it "swishing my nose." They recommend that you do it at least an hour before bedtime, but I have found it works best if I do it 3-4 hours before. I also use it immediately after yardwork or anything that evokes a sneezing fit, like dusting.
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Re: Sinugator?

Post by kaiya2465 » Mon Dec 05, 2011 8:02 pm

Napstress: I checked out the NeilMed Sinus Rinse. I think I will try that before the Water-Pik one, it just looks safer. I made a few liners for my Mirage Liberty also..hopefully I will get a more comfortable sleep!!

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Re: Sinugator?

Post by poppi2 » Mon Dec 05, 2011 8:03 pm

I use a WaterPik and an attachment similar to http://www.amazon.com/Sinupulse-Elite-R ... B001CWRH2E.

A good, inexpensive solution if you already have a WaterPik. Earl

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Re: Sinugator?

Post by RocketGirl » Mon Dec 05, 2011 8:15 pm

poppi2 wrote:I use a WaterPik and an attachment similar to http://www.amazon.com/Sinupulse-Elite-R ... B001CWRH2E.
I have the original version of this (an attachment that goes with a regular old WaterPik, but it looks nearly identical to the one you show). I've been using it for probably 15 years. It's nice to be able to fine-tune the pressure, and I find it a lot more comfortable to use than my Neti pot is.

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Post by DJ_Boxer » Tue Dec 06, 2011 7:17 am

Here is the link to what I am using: http://www.waterpik.com/sinus-health/pr ... r-pulsator. I have never used any attachments for the Flosser so I can't comment on that. I have also tried the Neilmed Sinus Bottle but have a preference for the SinusRinse and the Netipot.
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