Scientists have cast doubts over the efficacy of nasal saline irrigation (NSI, or Neti Pot) in the treatment of sinus disease.The study led by Dr Talal M. Nsouli, showed that daily long-term use might make the infection worse.The research involving 68 patients revealed a 62.2 percent decrease in the frequency of acute rhinosinusitis during the discontinuation phase.The participants were recruited in...
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MIAMI -- Contrary to popular belief, irrigating the nose every day with the help of a Neti pot may actually make patients more susceptible to sinus infections, researchers said here.Those who stopped using the nasal saline wash on a regular basis had a 62 percent decrease in the frequency of acute rhinosinusitis, Dr. Talal M. Nsouli, of Watergate Allergy & Asthma Center in Washington, and colleagues...
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have raised doubts over the efficacy of nasal saline irrigation (NSI, or Neti Pot) in the treatment of sinus disease.The study led by Dr Talal M. Nsouli, showed that daily long-term use might make the infection worse.The research involving 68 patients revealed a 62.2 percent decrease in the frequency of acute rhinosinusitis during the discontinuation phase.The participants were recruited in a 12-month...
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