Acute sinusitis... What is SaltAire Sinus Relief?

What is SaltAire Sinus Relief?

SaltAire Sinus Relief is a specially formulated, drug-free, natural saline nasal wash using a hypertonic solution for people with nasal congestion, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, or who are exposed to environmental pollutants.

Acute sinusitis is a short-term condition that usually responds well to antibiotics and decongestants. Chronic sinusitis is characterized by multiple or continuous sinus infections. Either medication or sinus surgery is a possible sinusitis treatment.

The sinuses are air-filled spaces located in the bones of the face and skull.

How does SaltAire Sinus Relief work?

SaltAire Sinus Relief is a pre-mixed saline nasal wash that gently flushes out dust, mold, pollens, and other inhaled irritants known to contribute to allergy, sinus infection, and other respiratory problems. Sinus cleansing with a hypertonic solution increases mucociliary clearance and enhances the upper respiratory tract’s natural filtration system. SaltAire Sinus Relief comes packaged in an easy-to-use, manually operated pump bottle that gives the user easy fingertip-control over the flow of the hypertonic solution. Unlike nasal sprays, the SaltAire dispenser delivers the volume and rinsing intensity necessary for the hypertonic solution to comfortably penetrate and cleanse the entire nasal cavity.

They produce a thin layer of mucus that normally flows freely into the nose, moistening the air we breathe and fighting infection by trapping and removing inhaled pollutants such as dust, mold, viruses, and bacteria.

When the connections between the nose and sinuses become blocked, mucus cannot drain normally and infection or sinusitis often follows.

This type of obstruction occurs for various reasons:

• The most common cause is temporary swelling due to a cold or allergy;
  
  
• Congenital narrowing of the sinus outflow tracts can contribute to repeated infection;
  
  
• Abnormalities in the nose such as deviated septum or nasal polyps can also contribute to repeated infection;
  
  

Is SaltAire Sinus Relief safe?

Yes, when used as directed. The product’s main ingredients are water and salt, both of which are naturally occurring compounds found within the body. SaltAire Sinus Relief was developed in 1997 by leading sinus doctors and allergy specialists at The New York Sinus Center. However, the practice of saline nasal cleansing has been traced back to ancient times. Indeed, rinsing with seawater or saltwater is still a popular method of treating head colds in many cultures. Studies published in respected medical journals support the use of saline nasal wash with a hypertonic solution for sinus and allergy problems.

Additional factors that reduce the mucous membranes’ ability to fight infection include:

• Allergies to pollen, dust, animals and foods;
  
  
• Exposure and sensitivity to mold;
  
  
• Poor air quality;
  
  
• Acid reflux from the stomach into the nose and sinuses;
  
  
• Immune problems;
  
  
• Severe systemic disease such as diabetes and cancer.
  
  

Warning: If nasal irritation, ear pressure or ear pain occur, discontinue use and contact your physician. If you are on a sodium restricted diet or are pregnant or for children under 8 years of age please consult physician before using SaltAire Sinus Relief.

Nasal cleansing with salt water has been recommended for centuries as a potent method of improving nasal breathing and promoting nasal health.

More recently, independent research conducted by the Mayo Clinic found that mold and fungus are present in the mucus of virtually all individuals and are the underlying cause of sinus problems in most sinus sufferers.

Does the medical community recognize nasal cleansing as an effective treatment?

Yes. The benefits of saline nasal cleansing with a hypertonic solution have been extensively documented in medical literature, and the results of relevant scientific studies have been published in multiple otolaryngology (ear, nose and throat), allergy, pediatric, and pulmonary medical journals.

Several published university studies have confirmed the efficacy of nasal cleansing with a hypertonic solution for relieving sinus symptoms and improving respiratory health.

Doctor Scott Gold and Doctor Robert Pincus developed SaltAire Sinus Relief to provide sinus sufferers with access to a convenient, cost-effective, ready-to-use product. Nasal cleansing with a drug-free hypertonic saline solution helps clear the nasal passages of mucus, shrinks nasal membranes, and promotes mucociliary flow, the body’s natural nasal cleansing and filtering system.

How does SaltAire Sinus Relief differ from other over-the-counter saline nasal washes?

Most nasal saline washes contain less than 1% salt, are acidic, and/or are delivered into the nose as a mist or spray. SaltAire uses a hypertonic solution, meaning it contains a higher concentration of salt but is pH balanced, making it gentle and non-irritating. Further, SaltAire Sinus Relief is a saline nasal wash, not a spray. Its award-winning applicator bottle provides the liquid volume and rinsing intensity necessary to fully cleanse the entire nasal cavity.

Inhaled material including pollen, dust, mold, and other irritants are removed with this type of saline nasal wash.

SaltAire Sinus Relief is a drug-free saline nasal washing solution that was initially developed by New York City’s leading sinus doctors and allergy specialists to help their own patients better manage their overall sinus health and avoid the repeated use of antibiotics and possible nasal surgery

Now available over-the-counter at drug stores across the nation, SaltAire Sinus Relief gently washes away dust, mold and pollens as well as the other inhaled allergens and pollutants that can cause nasal congestion, allergies and sinus infection.

What are its ingredients?

The SaltAire saline nasal wash is a drug-free pH balanced formula that contains significantly more salt but is less acidic than other commercially available nasal washes. The hypertonic solution is a mixture of purified water, sodium chloride, sodium bicarbonate, dibasic sodium phosphate, benzethonium chloride and trisodium EDTA. The ingredients are buffered to insure a gentle cleansing wash of the sinus cavities.

SaltAire’s smooth, non-irritating formula and its award-winning, patented dispenser make nasal cleansing pleasant and quick, taking less than a minute each day.

How to use:

1. Remove cap from top of bottle. Remove inner seal. Remove dispensing cap assembly from plastic bag. Make sure dip tube is inserted firmly into dispensing cap. Screw dispensing cap assembly onto bottle.
   
   
Does SaltAire Sinus Relief help individuals with allergies?

Yes. The SaltAire hypertonic solution helps wash away the pollen and dust that can cause allergies.
2. Hold SaltAire Sinus Relief bottle upright in palm with bellows facing away from you.
   
   
3. Bend forward over a sink, or in the shower, so that you are looking at the sink bottom or the shower floor.
   
   
Can individuals on a salt restricted diet use SaltAire Sinus Relief?

As the SaltAire mixture contains sodium, we recommend that people on a low sodium diet consult their doctors to determine if this product is appropriate for them.
4. Gently hold the spout up to one nostril, aiming at the back of your head (see illustration).
   
   
5. Gently pump the bellows with your fingers to deliver the solution into nose. Do not inhale while squeezing.
   
   
6. After several seconds, solution will fill that side of your nose and exit from either the same or opposite nostril. If you lean far enough forward, the solution will not be tasted.
   
   
7. Repeat this process in the opposite nostril.
   
   

We recommend using one-half to one ounce of SaltAire in each nostril once or twice daily or according to your physician’s instructions. To determine proper “gentle” pressure: Hold SaltAire bottle upright in front of you (not in nose), squeeze or pump bellows with just enough force to create a 1 to 2 inch stream above bottle. Do not squeeze any harder than this.