When i lived in california, this was a yearly ordeal. I also found out that when a bottle says "do not use for more than 4 days" they mean that. I very nearly choked on my tongue because i couldn't move it in my mouth due to the insane dryness, i didn't think it was even possible to accomplish that level of dry.
I discovered "neti pots" because in a bout of panicked rage i snorted nearly an entire can of saline nasal wash, had immediate relief, and went and bought my first plastic neti pot. I never use deionized or whatever water, the chances of toxins in my water is extremely low, and i usually just do it in the shower anyhow, where there's hot water right there. Sodium Bicarb + NaCl just works.
More recently for the sort of dry allergy nasal stuff i started putting mentholated petrolatum jelly directly in and around my nose. I'm sure in 10 years i'll find out that i'll get nostril cancer or something, but whatever, i can breathe, thank you very much.
I discovered "neti pots" because in a bout of panicked rage i snorted nearly an entire can of saline nasal wash, had immediate relief, and went and bought my first plastic neti pot. I never use deionized or whatever water, the chances of toxins in my water is extremely low, and i usually just do it in the shower anyhow, where there's hot water right there. Sodium Bicarb + NaCl just works.
More recently for the sort of dry allergy nasal stuff i started putting mentholated petrolatum jelly directly in and around my nose. I'm sure in 10 years i'll find out that i'll get nostril cancer or something, but whatever, i can breathe, thank you very much.