I Put A Spring Water To Warm Water Into Neti Caused My Side Of Nasal Got Burn

Posted on Tue, 22 Nov 2022

Question: I put a spring water to warm water into Neti pots to my nasal to clear up then, I felt salt in my throat. I use a cold a spring water to pour into Neti pots to my nasal to rinse clear salt but somehow caused my side of nasal got burn. Still feel stuffy on side nasal after felt burned. Will burn go away on own or already damaged inside nasal that lead to headache? My first time to use Neti pots. I want to sure to safe.

Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Nothing to be worried about, use distilled water or sterile saline water

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
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Nasal irritation and burning sensation can occur after using neti pot . This can occur due to increase salt concentration, temperature of water used, and even some minerals in bottled water(spring water).
The irritation will go away on its own. It is nothing to be worried about.
Next time try reducing the temperature of water little bit. And use distilled water (with added salt) or sterile saline water next time in the neti pot. Both distilled water and sterile saline water are available in cvs, Walgreens etc.

Hope this answers your question
Please let me know if you need further clarification
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi

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