(ARA) - According to the recent Searching for Sinus Relief survey conducted by Impulse Research, 91 percent of Americans say they suffer from nasal problems -- most commonly due to the common cold, allergies or air pollutants like second-hand smoke.
Relieving these often-painful symptoms, including congestion, irritated nasal passages, nasal drainage, post-nasal drip, cough and sinus headache, can be difficult. Eighty-two percent of the survey respondents said that the over-the-counter remedies they have tried do not provide long-term relief for their sinus problems.
Moreover, the numerous choices for over-the-counter drugs can be daunting; 69 percent of sinus sufferers are confused by the choices for over-the-counter drugs. Of them, 59 percent say there are too many options, while 65 percent say they just don't know what works.
As a result, more and more people are looking for alternative remedies to keep sinus symptoms at bay. Eighty-one percent of the Searching for Sinus Relief survey respondents who have not tried alternative remedies said they would be willing to try one in order to relieve nasal congestion. Of those who tried an alternative remedy, 77 percent said it helped their symptoms.
"Some drugs are counterintuitive. It doesn't make sense to dry up a stuffy nose that just traps the germs in thick mucus," says Dr. Diane G. Heatley, an ear, nose and throat specialist in Madison, Wis. "On the other hand, non-drug remedies like nasal washing thin out the mucus. This opens the nasal passages and makes it easier to breathe, providing long-term success in managing sinus problems."
Dr. Heatley learned of a treatment called a neti-pot used in the practice of yoga for centuries. She went on to develop the SinuCleanse nasal wash system to provide all-natural, fast acting relief for her patients.
According to Heatley, nasal washing is safe for everyone, including children and pregnant women, because it is drug free. And, because it is all natural, there is no risk of drug interactions. The process treats the root problem of nasal problems, using a saline rinse to remove thickened, bacteria-laden mucus from the sinus cavities, soothing nasal passages rather than just masking the symptoms.
"I recommend nasal washing as a way to naturally relieve and mange nasal problems," says Heatley. "The remedy can be used by everyone and is effective even when other methods aren't, so it makes sense to use it first, before seeking drugs."
The acceptance of nasal washing rose dramatically in the Midwest after publication of a University of Wisconsin-Madison study. The study found that participants who added the SinuCleanse nasal wash system to their daily regimen showed decreased nasal symptoms, decreased medication use and overall improved health over the six-month period of the study.
For more information about nasal washing and to read additional research, visit www.SinuCleanse.com.
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