INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAKING AND USING NASAL IRRIGATIONS:
1. Purchase an "ear syringe".
2. Mix Solution:
- Normal Saline
- 1 Teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 quart water (sterile or previously boiled), store in a clean bottle
3. Squeeze bulb of syringe to withdraw solution.
4. Leaning over sink, insert tip of syringe about 1 1/2 to 2 inches into nostril.
5. Gently squeeze bulb to irrigate nose.
6. Blow nose gently after first irrigation.
7. Repeat the irrigation process.
Note: The normal saline solution can be placed in a nasal spray bottle for moisturizing the nasal mucosa.
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