Anyone ever use a Netipot?

edited March 2011 in Health
My nose is stuffed up all the time now that I'm pregnant and I'm wondering if using a Netipot would help. Would rather not take medication if I don't have to so maybe this is an option? Thank you!

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  • What's a netipot??? We use a humidifyer (sp) works great for me!!
  • I have never used one cause I'm scared of the stuff washing down into my mouth...but I have friends and family that swear bythem! I say if you are not a freak (lol) like me, you should defintely try it!
  • I have used one and as long as you follow the directions you should be fine. I didn't read the directions the first time I used it and ended up with a face full of water. X_X
  • i have! dont breathe, it taste horrible if you do! but other wise works great. its kinda gross, so dont let anyone see you do it:P
  • Yes!!!! I <3 the netipot. Only thing that helped me when I was miserably sick for 2 weeks since I couldnt really take any meds. Helps so so much. Seems weird at first but it WORKS.
  • I've tried it for severe allergies. It didn't help me much. They have a nasal spray version that may be easier to use. Its by the same people who make the netipot.
  • i use it when i have a sinus infection
  • I bought it and tried it several times but could never get it to not go down my throat. :(
  • I use one for sinus issues And it helps a great deal. It was recommended to me by several doctors and I'd rather use it than taking a pill. It does feel odd until you get used to it though.
  • YEs. Don't use if you have a gag reflex though!
  • To get it to not go down your throat you need to follow the head positioning instructions very well.
  • I use mine all the time, but be sure and folloe directions and tilt your head forward. I didn't when I used it the first time (yrs ago) and ended up w/ a nasty ear infection. But, it will help w/ preggie stuffiness :)
  • My mom swears by it and says you wouldn't believe what comes out.....gross lol but she says it really works
  • Yessssss OMG love it! I make everyone try it! Its kinda tricky u gota do it a few different times until u get the hang of it, just try to relex all your face and neck muscles breathe through your mouth slowly and try not to swollow or more wil drio down into ur throat
  • I used it a couple weeks ago it works just follow directions and lean over the sink... not as bad as I thought it was gonna be
  • Now I can't wait to go home and try it! Thanks @all! :p
  • I just used it and it's AWESOME! I can actually breathe now and I didn't drown. Hooray!
  • Okay I'm definitely going to the store to get one of these tomorrow!
  • @likinsmomma - good luck! Just follow the directions and let me know if it helps! >:D<
  • I just came down with the worst cold so I need any help I can get!
  • I have a weird nose (thanks to my wild teenage years I bet) so it didn't really work too well for me. I was never able to get it to come out of my other nostril, but it came out of my mouth which is ok too. It only went down my throat the first time I used it.
  • I love mine! I have the squeeze bottle instead of the traditional pot. It doesn't freak me out as much and you don't have to tilt your head at such an awkward angle. And you can give it some pressure. This is gross, but I think it's so funny see boogers stream out with the saline solution when I rinse. So gross, but you can see it working.
  • @Jwigs - Ewwwwwwwww! Now I can't wait to see some boogers come out. Lol!
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