Equate Comfort Flow Bottle Nasal Wash System for Nasal Congestion, 50 Saline Packets, Blue

I have never used a neti pot before. I am constantly congested during winter, and I figured I may as well try this disgusting product. First impressions: You have a ton of little saline packets in here - more than I hope you'll ever have to use. You do need to use distilled water to mix in, but the squeezer (neti pot) has measuring lines on it so you know how much to add. The tip of the pot (the nasal part) is actually tucked on the under side of the cap, so I was a bit confused about how to assemble it for a moment - but nothing I couldn't figure out by looking at the picture on the box. I got it put together and went to the sink to use this. The angle of this little squeezer makes it really easy to get the water into your nose without getting it all over yourself. But it's just a nauseating experience no matter how you sell it. The water goes through your mouth and your other nostril, clearing everything out and leaving you with a mucus-laced saltwater taste. But that's what you want - is everything to be cleared out. I can't imagine you'd ever use all 240 ml of water that you put in there, but it's there if you need it. If you need a neti pot, this is a good option. Easy to clean, easy to use.

I use a neti pot occasionally when I've got a cold or allergies or something that's causing congesting to help prevent sinus infections. I used to get sinus infections a lot but I figured out a few years ago that using a neti pot really helps and I've been using them as a preventative whenever I feel like I need to and I've been able to basically eliminate my sinus infections, which is great. I was skeptical when I got this Equate Comfort Flow Neti Pot Sinus Wash System because it didn't seem like it was going to be much different from a traditional neti pot. I was expecting maybe something battery powered that really pushed the water through your sinuses without the use of gravity. However, I was pleasantly surprised. You just hold it upside down and press the button and the design really pushes the water through your sinuses without the awkward head tilting or batteries! This is a MAJOR step up from a traditional neti pot. If you've ever used a regular neti pot, even if its just occasionally, I strongly recommend upgrading to this. I will never go back to a traditional neti pot again. The part that goes on the end was tucked under the cap so I didn't see it right away, but other than that it comes pretty much ready to use. The amount of saline packets it comes with is very generous. I've always had to use a little less than a packet because my sinuses are sensitive. Not having to do the awkward head tilting is just seriously so much better. This is just one of those products that needed to happen and I'm so glad it did. I wish I had found it years ago.