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Nasal irrigation
: Nasal irrigation is used to clear the sinuses. It can be performed by the patient at home or by a professional up to twice daily. Yoga enthusiasts have used nasal irrigation for thousands of years to clear both the sinus cavity and the mind. Cleaning the inside of the nose with saline solution after endonasal sinus surgery is often used for postoperative treatment, although the efficiency and acceptance of this method has not been examined thoroughly. There is some supportive evidence from one randomized trial, a case series, and an equivalence trial for the use of nasal irrigation to remove infectious microorganisms in postoperative care after nasal (including polypectomy) or sinus surgeries. These studies are lacking in the performance or description of statistical analysis. A randomized controlled trial with statistical analysis is needed to reveal further information.Nasal irrigation is generally well tolerated. Read more
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