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Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) | Last Active: Dec 28, 2023 | Replies (5)
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A saline rinse of nasal passages... like a neti-pot? A gargle?
I have tried so many things to get my Eustachian tubes working, and nothing has helped. Like the original poster, balloon expansion has not be suggested for my particular case. I cannot get nasal sprays to my Eustachian tubes though I think that might help. I know antihistamine nasal sprays are helpful for a lot of people.
A simple saline rinse sounds good....but, how do you perform it?
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Yes, a neti pot is essentially what I use. Specifically, I have what looks like a small squeeze bottle with a big tip that goes up against my nostril. You can control the flow by how hard you squeeze. Make sure to use saline packets…all available at the chain drugstores. The nice thing about saline rinses is that they don’t involve chemicals and can be used frequently. (Make sure to also use sterile water, e.g., water cooled down after boiling).