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@irenea8 , actually I just found that link that has helpful info:
https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/risks-and-rewards-of-nasal-rinses-what-you-need-to-know
Best wishes of great health to all of us!

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@gigiv Thanks for posting. I learned something, so it's a good day! Guilty as charged as using sinus rinsing as a preventative measure. From the article you posted:

"Only use nasal irrigation when you need it

Start by performing just one irrigation a day. If the rinse is helping, you can irrigate your nose up to three times a day. But nasal rinses should not be used as a preventive measure when you don’t have symptoms. It won’t prevent sinus issues and can cause infections to develop.

Your sinuses and nasal passages are lined with good mucus — it traps the irritants and germs that enter your nostrils and can kill some bacteria. Regular flushing can hinder those protective features and increase the risk of infection."