Nasopure Nasal Wash, Sampler Kit, “The Nicer Neti Pot” Sinus Wash Kit, Comfortable Nasal Rinse 8 Oz Bottle & 4 Salt Packets (3.75 Grams Each), Nasal Congestion, Cold, Flu, Allergy, Nasal Irrigation

To start with, I am a person who had to have a really really expensive (very risky) surgery for a sinus issue. This nasal rinse system is fantastic. I used it after my surgery because I like how you regulate the pressure of the water through your nose. For starters, I prefer having to "place" the end of this nasal flusher gently to the nostril so it forms a complete gentle fit versus having to put the end of a ceramic neti pot spout up into the nostril to get the same seal/fit. If it is gently placed, there is no "closing" of the top as talked about in other reviews. I can see where you would want to apply pressure like that after using the ceramic neti pot, because you do have to have some minor pressure to fit the ceramic pot spout up into the nostril. However, that pressure is just not needed with this washer.My 7 and 9 year old were able to have complete success within 2 tries of using the nasopure system for the first time and faithfully use it daily either in the shower or over the sink. I am a former ceramic neti pot user and find this system so much more relaxing to use with better results. For the person who wrote about getting water down the back of their throat...not sure how that only happens with just this product. The "k" sound needed to close the throat off while using a neti pot is the same action used for this product. Guessing if it happens with this, probably is happening with the neti pot as well?Also, there is no need to "have to" buy their saline packets as someone mentioned. The packets are there as a matter of convenience and a choice option. As a matter of fact all mine are still in a drawer for travel situations. I continue to use the very economical pharma grade salt you can purchase in bulk and mix my own solution. I use 1/4 tsp of neti pot salt to the 8-oz nasopure bottle of water...and it is perfect for our families needs. A spoon from Cuisipro Odd Size Measuring Spoon Set is a great addition to this washer (you can get these spoons on Amazon). I store my spoon with the salt, then all that needs to be done is to put in 2 scoops of salt in the bottle and fill with water to the fill line. Equally Himalayan Institute (also on Amazon) sells bulk pharma salt and one of their products comes with a measuring spoon within the jar of salt (which I also have). Both run about the same price so if you don't want the extra spoons in your kitchen, get the jar of replacement salt with the spoon in it and after that just purchase the neti salt that is packaged without the spoon at the lower price.All in all this is one of the best investments we have made as a family. One member travels quite a bit in and out of the airports..and with that all the crud from everywhere comes home too. When I consider what it has cost us in the past for medications and co-pays to be at the doctor all the time with sinus infections, allergy issues or upper respiratory crud...yah....now, I am a firm believer in the proactive habit of nasal cleansing as a preventative measure for so many areas in our well-being. Benefits of nasal washing listed below (as cited on [...] and [...] along with [...]) through an internet search:Daily practice improves both nasal and sinus health.Clears out sticky, thick mucus and helps reduce nasal congestion by thinning secretions.Allows the sinus cavities to drain freely so allergens, irritants, bacteria, viruses and contaminants can be eliminated.Helps prevent upper respiratory infections like the common cold.Reduces dependency on medications such as antibiotics, antihistamines, nasal steroids, decongestants and asthma medications.Relieves nasal dryness.Improves sense of smell.Improves sense of taste.Helps to treat sinusitis and rhinitis.Reduces allergic rhinitis.Reduces coughing and other symptoms of post-nasal drip.May reduce snoring.May reduce nose bleeds.Clears airways affected by nose woes associated with pregnancy and maturity.Helps alleviate breathing difficulties caused by medical conditions such as Cystic Fibrosis and many others.Cleanses the nasal tissues stressed by radiation therapy to the head and sinus area.Deeper, more relaxed breathing.

Sinus rinsing using a Neti Pot works. Don't be afraid of it, hold your breath and you'll be just fine. Here is why I believe it works:I was a skeptic, I wasn't sure if it was worth the trouble of pushing warm salt water through my sinuses and nearly drowning myself to help recover from a cold that, by that point, had likely already left me partly drowning in mucous. I was stubborn, I didn't want to believe it could work. Until I got a bad cold that turned into pneumonia back in December. No amount of cold medicines or antihistamines worked, they only made me feel much, much worse, and it's expensive to make yourself feel worse in that case. I was working in customer service at the peak of the season, I had to be on my game and be able to concentrate and interact with people, so I took nothing, as nothing felt better than taking something, and suffered through it for the whole month of December until my immune system finally won the battle. Fast forward to a few weeks ago in April, 2017. Stay with me, I'm getting to the point soon.I started noticing symptoms of a cold about three weeks ago. I noticed the signs, thought it was allergies, and took an allergy pill for a few days, until I was finally convinced it was a cold. So I ordered Nasopure's Neti Pot specifically because it has a bend in the neck of the bottle and I like the nozzle. I'll warn you, the first couple rinses will feel weird until you get used to it. After rinsing my sinuses with solution using the packets that came with the Neti Pot for three days straight, up to twice a day, by the 4th day I had nearly zero signs of a cold. No post-nasal or sore throat, green or orange nose goo, sniffles, nose-blowing, nothing. I felt normal. Rinsing was an -instant- relief of sinus pressure. It was great. But be aware, after rinsing, for maybe 15 minutes if you have a cold, you will likely be a snot factory, blowing your nose every minute or so until your sinuses relax. That's ok, it was normal for me. Rinsing once every 8 hours or so did the trick for me, and would provide relief from all but the occasional nose blow in that span of time once my sinuses relaxed.I'm convinced, these things are curiously effective. But it's not just the bottle itself, it's the salt water (saline, basically) solution that does the work; the bottle is the means of delivering the solution for the rinsing. If you don't want to mess with it or take chances, Nasopure sells boxes of packets to make the solution. You fill the bottle with warm water (I just used tap water, but it's ideal to use purified water), snip the end off the packet, pour the pre-measured salt mixture into the bottle, shake, and rinse. If you're feeling brave, you can use simple sea (uniodized, because iodized will burn like you read about) salt to make your solution, sans whatever special things Nasopure adds to their concoction in the packets. How much you use for a custom mix is up to you, just don't use too much or it will get uncomfortable (experience here). Research it.I now recommend using a Neti Pot over cold medicine to everyone I come across who has a cold. Give it a shot, get rid of the snot. I hope it works as effectively for you as it did for me.

I have had sinus issues all my life, including allergies and general stuffed-up nose issues. I have had to have surgery in the past to deal with my problems. After reading all the glowing reviews, I wanted to give the Neti pot a try. I figured that at the least it couldn't hurt.I picked this version mainly for the design. I know myself well enough to know that if something is inconvenient, then I probably won't keep up at it. I wanted a pot that was easy to use and that I could use in the shower. This design is perfect on both accounts. You don't have to do that awkward head-back bend thing to get the solution into your nasal passage. I buy the pre-measured saline mixtures, and they pour easily into the pot.I have been using it regularly for about a year now. I have heard all sorts of wonder stories about Neti pots, that they are life-changing, etc ... the real result is that it does do a nice job cleaning out the nasal canal, but that is about it. Neti pots aren't magic. I still have to take allergy medicine in the season. I still have some issues with a stuffed-up nose. But the Neti pot does make things a little bit easier, and has become part of my normal routine.I recommend the Neti pot, but as with most things like this it is best not to set your expectations too high.

I had a back and neck injury and bending over and twisting my head to use my neti pot became difficult and painful. I tried this nasal wash because you can use it standing up looking straight ahead, and it does that but it is also easier and better than the neti pot. The stream is more consistent and you can control the pressure. So simple but really effective and comfortable.