Healthnotes Newswire (September 28, 2006)—People suffering from chronic nasal and sinus inflammation (rhinosinusitis) might finally have a solution that really works. It’s called nasal irrigation, and a new study in the Annals of Family Medicine finds that users of the therapy are very pleased with this drug-free approach to symptom relief.

Chronic rhinosinusitis is a common reason for doctor’s visits and antibiotic prescriptions. Because it causes considerable pain and discomfort, people are often willing to try just about anything to cure their symptoms and to keep them from coming back.
 
Nasal irrigation has its roots in India. Using a device called a neti pot or a nasal irrigation cup, a saline (salt) solution is washed through the nose and sinuses, taking with it disease-causing germs and other irritants, as well as mucus that clogs the nasal passages.  Read More . . .

Browse the articles below and discover some nontraditional treatments that may help to manage various types of pain and inflammation.