What the heck is a Netie pot?

EmmaG, RN · Feb 15, 2008

My dad doesn't use that device, but his ENT suggested sinus irrigations d/t chronic problems and repeated bouts of sinusitis... Dad swears by it. The doc has little packets dad mixes with water (produces a saline solution; not sure of what else is in there) He hasn't had a sinus infection since he started doing these rinses.

jackson145 · Feb 15, 2008

The name came from the hats boys wore when they would deliver items from the apothecary to patrons homes.

NurseyBaby'05, BSN, RN · Feb 15, 2008

Here's a link w/ some good info. There's even a link within the article w/ a demo videw if you want to watch. I didn't bother. Ewwww. . . . .

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neti_pot

EmmaG, RN · Feb 15, 2008

Clinical research seems to back up these claims.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12540331?dopt=Abstract

On the exit questionnaire 93% of experimental subjects reported overall improvement of sinus-related quality of life, and none reported worsening (P <.001 on average experimental subjects reported improvement. side effects were minor and infrequent. satisfaction was high. we found no statistically significant improvement the sf-12. conclusions: daily hypertonic saline nasal irrigation improves sinus-related quality of life decreases symptoms medication use in patients with frequent sinusitis. primary care physicians can feel comfortable recommending this therapy.>

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10892694?dopt=abstractplus

RESULTS: Patients who used nasal irrigation for the treatment of sinonasal disease experienced statistically significant improvements in 23 of the 30 nasal symptoms queried. Improvement was also measured in the global assessment of health status using the Quality of Well-Being scale. CONCLUSIONS: Nasal irrigation is effective in improving symptoms and the health status of patients with sinonasal disease.

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I have problems in the spring and fall with pollens, and it's only gotten worse over the years. Dad has offered to get some of the packets for me to try this season. I'll be interested in seeing how well it works.

EmmaG, RN · Feb 15, 2008

Well, forget research. It's got the Oprah™ seal of approval :)

http://www.oprah.com/health/oz/oz_20070426_350_105.jhtml

bettyboop · Feb 15, 2008

WOW i have chronich rhinitis and have had 7 surgerys on my nose to releive problems caused by chronich rhinitis including polyps, blocked nose, post nasel drip the list goes on, the surgerys relieve the problem but only for a few weeks if at all. Last time i had nasel surgery was told to do nasel douches for 6 weeks post op basicly the same without the neti pot and it helped a great deal but stoped after the 6 weeks but now gonna go back and start again its worth trying.

nurz2be · Feb 15, 2008

Netie pots are an alternative treatment for sinus issues. I use one and I got my fil to use one and now he swears by them. My ENT and Pulmonologist suggested I use it. I have allergy/asthma issues. Doc also told me that with all the microbes that love to harbor in the nares of healthcare workers, it is a good idea to use them.

The MAIN thing when you use one is to be SURE you use SALT WATER in it. It only takes a minute or two to do and you can do it as often as you like.

HERE is a picture of one. They have them at most, if not all, pharmacy type stores like Walgreen's. Wal-mart is carrying them now as well.

cmonkey · Feb 15, 2008

I have hideous dustmite allergies and I've used a large syringe as a neti pot occasionally. It really does seem to make a difference. I feel less ... clogged up, and I see a big decrease in sneezing. Feels kinda good, too. :wink2:

rnmi2004 · Feb 15, 2008

Wow, that looks very effective. I have two kids with very stuffy noses right now. I can't see either of them trying it without some major bribing the first time. If it is that effective, I'm sure they'd be easily won over.

cmonkey · Feb 15, 2008

Wow, that looks very effective. I have two kids with very stuffy noses right now. I can't see either of them trying it without some major bribing the first time. If it is that effective, I'm sure they'd be easily won over.

If they're the right age, a demonstration might be enough to make them *perish* to use it. At our house, it'd be something like, "OMG, Mom's got water coming out of her nose! Gimme that!"

EmmaG, RN · Feb 15, 2008

Wow, that looks very effective. I have two kids with very stuffy noses right now. I can't see either of them trying it without some major bribing the first time. If it is that effective, I'm sure they'd be easily won over.

I would have to check again, but I seem to remember the instructions for Dad's irrigation set up stating not to use if you have an infection/cold or severe congestion.