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Does nasal irrigation solution reach maxillary sinuses?

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Nasal irrigation does not normally reach the maxillary sinuses as the opening of the maxillary sinuses is covered by structures and the opening is directed backwards (posteriorly). If the opening has been enlarged by surgery or other means, it’s possible for the irrigation solution to reach the maxillary sinus. read more

We found that the two techniques had a similar performance. Both of them delivered only a small amount of the solution, if any, into the sinuses (with a mean difference of -0.0007 mL; 95% CI, -0.02-0.02 mL; p = 0.94). Nasal douche and spray is not effective in delivering a nasal irrigation solution into paranasal sinuses in chronic rhinosinusitis. read more

The steps to perform nasal irrigation for sinus infection treatment are as follows: 1. Mix 1 teaspoonful of the powder into a small cup of water and stir the mixture. Fill up the syringe with the sodium bicarbonate solution by pulling back the plunger of the syringe after immersing it into the solution. 2. read more

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