During pregnancy, the body is going through many changes as it supports the growing fetus. At this time, it is much more important to be aware of the substances entering the body than during other life stages. Dealing with infections and other ailments during pregnancy is difficult because of the effect that medications could have on the fetus. Therefore, natural remedies are the safest method of alleviating any symptoms.

Pregnancy rhinitis is a condition similar to allergic rhinitis and is quite common among pregnant women—in fact, 20 to 30% of all pregnant women experience this condition to some degree. The difference between pregnancy rhinitis and allergic rhinitis seems to be the cause. Allergic rhinitis is caused by substances such as pollen, dust, pet dander, smoke, pollutants, toxins, etc., while it is not clearly known what causes pregnancy rhinitis. One theory is that hormonal changes during pregnancy cause swelling of the nasal mucosa and excess mucus production.

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The Effect of Pool Swimming on Sinus Symptoms

It’s the middle of summer, the kids are home from school and perhaps you’d like to soak in some vitamin D. Why not spend the day at the pool? Swimming is a great way to stay active and enjoy the sunshine while spending time with friends and family. Lap swimming is also an excellent form of aerobic fitness. Whether you’re having fun in the sun or getting your cardio workout in, pool swimming can cause congestion, sinus pain, and sinus headaches. There are two main culprits for these issues: chlorine and pressure changes from underwater swimming.

Bacteria, viruses, or fungi in pool water can enter the nasal passages, which can lead to inflammation and even cause infections. Chlorine, however, is an even more common cause for post-swim sinus problems. The chlorine in pools can cause inflammation in the lining of the sinuses—sinusitis—as well as inflammation in the lining of the nasal passages—rhinitis. This can last as long as one to two weeks, which is definitely not something you want to have to deal with.

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Nasal Spray Addiction

What is nasal spray addiction? Nasal spray addiction is caused by rebound congestion, otherwise known as rhinitis medicamentosa. The purpose of a nasal decongestant is to constrict the blood vessels in your nose in order to open space in the airways and reduce congestion. When you have a cold, allergies, sinus infection, etc., the blood vessels of the nasal passages become swollen, causing mucus to block the passages. When you use a decongestant, the blood vessels become constricted, opening up the space in the airways and allowing the sinuses to empty.

There are two main types of nasal decongestants: sympathomimetic amines and imidazolines. Sympathomimetic amines cause vasoconstriction in the blood vessels of the nasal passages, which reduces the size of the blood vessels; imidazolines also cause vasoconstriction, as well as decrease the blood flow in this area, reducing the congestion in the nose.

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The History of the Neti Pot

Have you ever looked at a neti pot and wondered, “What is this strangely shaped tea pot for and who came up with it?”

The neti pot is the oldest form of nasal irrigation and was developed as an ayurvedic yoga tradition in ancient India. The word “neti” means “nasal cleansing” and comes from the historical Indian language, Sanskrit.

Nasal irrigation, which is called jala neti by yogis—male yoga masters—was very important for yoga because it was one of the six cleansing practices, or “kriyas.” It was believed that clear breathing led to clear thinking; therefore, by purifying the nose, a higher state of meditation could be achieved. In addition, yogis believed that cleaning the nose helped overcome addictions, mood swings, and complaints.

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At NeilMed Pharmaceuticals, we are often overwhelmed and intrigued by the customers’ interest in our leading products such as NeilMed Sinus Rinse and NeilMed NasaFlo Neti Pot. Our customers take pleasure in producing video demonstrations for NeilMed products and they are our best advocates. It is then our obligation to help them in spreading the word about benefits of NeilMed Sinus Rinse and NeilMed NasaFlo Neti Pot.

Starting this week, we will be using this blog to feature some of the best demonstrations of our products creatively produced by people using them i.e. our customers. We hope that the readers of this blog will enjoy watching these entertaining and informative demonstrations created by NeilMed enthusiasts.

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While some amount of mucus production from the nasal and sinus lining is normal, allergies and sinus infections can cause excessive mucus production. This excessive mucus production causes nasal and sinus symptoms such as a runny and stuffy nose or post nasal drip. The key to symptom relief is to physically wash away this excess mucus and allergens such as grass and tree pollen, dust particles, pollutants and bacteria from the nasal passages. The rinsing will reduce inflammation of the mucosa membrane, allowing you to breathe more normally.

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