I’m going to talk about snot.

favorite things — Valerie on February 25, 2008 at 7:02 pm

Ross and I both have nasal issues throughout most of the year. I sniff from about October to March and Ross takes over for spring and summer as he deals with his allergies. Consequently, we are a very congested couple. IT CAN’T ALL BE GLAMOR AND STYLE, KIDS.

Thankfully, my mother-in-law (who is always up on the trends of most things) recommended this to us:

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Yes, that would be an Ayr Saline Nasal Rinse Kit. I bet you didn’t know rinsing your nasals was an option, but alas, it is!

This kit is magical. It is mystical. It is a miracle in a wee cardboard box. Let me tell you how it works…

First, fill the spray bottle (think of a miniature sports bottle) with warm water.

Pour in one of the saline packets of wonder.

Shake the bottle to mix it up.

Lean over the sink and open your mouth. For real.
Stick the spout of the bottle in one of your nostrils.

Squeeze the bottle semi-hard.

Feel the saline wonder pass through your sinus and out of your other nostril (and maybe your mouth).

Breathe fully for the first time probably in your entire life.

Send me a note apologizing for the judgment you passed while reading this post and thanking me for being the sage that I am.

9 Comments »

  1. LOVE IT. I get so tired of snot. So snot like I’m not excited to hear this!!!

    Comment by Julie — February 25, 2008 @ 7:45 pm

  2. Rinsing out my sinuses is one of my most favorite things in the world to do. People are always grossed out by it, but damn is it nice!

    Comment by Erin — February 25, 2008 @ 8:24 pm

  3. I was climbing up onto the nasal rinse bandwagon until you said that part about coming out through your mouth. I’m afraid I might vomit! Still… cleared nasal passages sounds heavenly…

    Comment by lydia — February 26, 2008 @ 9:06 am

  4. so it is just salt water?

    Comment by stephanie — February 26, 2008 @ 9:15 am

  5. Yes. SALT WATER IN YOUR SINUSES.

    Comment by Valerie — February 26, 2008 @ 10:01 am

  6. singers have known this for years. it’s the best thing for sore throats too. the best thing is that b/c it’s not medication, you can basically use it as often as necessary.

    Comment by robinitaface — February 26, 2008 @ 8:13 pm

  7. This home treatment seems to be taking off lately. My doctor once explained how to do it without buying any solutions or applicators. Here’s a link to a DIY that’s pretty sane:

    http://www.apneasupport.org/about3572.html

    I’m tempted to blog on this myself, cuz there are some ways to make the treatment more accessible (although my wife still won’t do it).

    Comment by RVA Foodie — February 27, 2008 @ 12:22 pm

  8. my mom used to make us do that when we were kids, with salt water and a baby bulb syringe, i think i started refusing when i was 9, when i did it the salt water ALWAYS came out through my mouth.eh. now as a nurse i get to adminster this wonderful treatment.double eh.

    Comment by leah — February 28, 2008 @ 5:46 pm

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