- 1). Fill your Neti Pot with saline solution. Purchase the saline solution at your local pharmacy or make your own by dissolving 1/8 tsp. non-iodized salt in 8 oz. of distilled water.
- 2). Perform a basic Neti Pot cleansing by placing the spout of the pot into your right nostril. Tip your head and allow the solution to flow through your nasal passageway and out of your left nostril. Blow your nose gently to release mucus. Switch to the other side and repeat.
- 3). Blow your nostrils gently to remove any mucus that may have been loosened during the basic Neti cleansing.
- 4). Placing the spout of the pot into your right nostril and seal in into place by twisting the spout inward.
- 5). Tip your body forward to allow the saline solution to flow into your nose. Move slowly and continue breathing through your left nostril.
- 6). Draw in your breath slowly in one, long inhalation while the saline is in your nasal passageway. The liquid will bubble as you inhale and it will drip down into your throat. Avoid quick, sharp inhalations as this can cause the liquid to move into your sinuses.
- 7). Complete the inhalation by drawing all of the saline solution from your nasal passageways into your mouth. Spit the water out into a sink.
- 8). Repeat Steps 4 to 7 on your left nostril.
- 9). Dry the interior of your nose by bending forward from the waist and allowing your head to hang upside down. Allow water to drain from your nose for 10 to 20 seconds.
- 10
Return to a standing position. Take a deep breath then exhale quickly and sharply 10 times from both nostrils. Repeat until your nose feels dry and comfortable.
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