Should my neti pot be draining through my throat so much?!
Question: Should my neti pot be draining through my throat so much.?
I bought a neti pot for the first time today and when I tried it out, it was more uncomfortable than I had been led to believe it would be. It seemed like over half of the solution was dripping down my throat rather than going through my nose. Maybe this is normal, but it caused me to choke several times! What can I do to fix this.?Health Question & Answer
Answers:
Be sure to tilt your head so that your ear is parallel with the floor. If your head is too upright, gravity takes over and causes the mixture to go down the back of your throat. Not a pleasant feeling.
also don't hold your breath, be sure to breath through your mouth and not your nose.
Use a salt saline (the packets it usually comes with are very good - be sure to follow the directions exactly) and make sure the salt completely dissolves in the water. This will help any stinging sensations. I tend to use a cup of distilled water and also warm it up for about 15 seconds in the microwave. Makes it a little more soothing.Health Question & Answer
also don't hold your breath, be sure to breath through your mouth and not your nose.
Use a salt saline (the packets it usually comes with are very good - be sure to follow the directions exactly) and make sure the salt completely dissolves in the water. This will help any stinging sensations. I tend to use a cup of distilled water and also warm it up for about 15 seconds in the microwave. Makes it a little more soothing.Health Question & Answer