Dr. Santarelli is an exceptional surgeon. He takes the time to explain everything clearly and concisely. We never feel rushed when we see him and his genuine concern for all of his patients is evident from the first time you meet him. Thanks to him and his team my wife is on the road to recovery. I recommend him highly. Thank you doctor for all the great work you are doing!
very helpful video! i did this for the first time last night after septoplasty and it made a world of difference and i was able to sleep a full night after 3 nights of no sleep
About 15 years ago, I had surgery to correct a deviated septum and to reduce the size of my turbinades. At my doctor's orders, I bought a waterpik and a nasal irrigation tip. I found it to be very soothing, in addition to getting rid of the scabs and the slouging of the excess turbinade material. Since that time, I've been using that process, although only occasionally, once my nose had healed. I use it any time I feel somewhat congested. It really helps to make your nose feel clean and enhances breathing.
My doctor told me not to because of the dissolveable packing. Sinus rinse would get rid of it too quickly so he told me to use a Saline spray instead. I started irrigation a week and a half later.
@Louca Viotto So glad I just read this. I was getting ready to purchase a neti pot. I also have a saline rinse asked by my doctor to use. I'm so stuffy but it's only day 2.
@@sophiah8794 Yeah, first few days is very rough but it quickly turns around on the 5th or 6th day! Everyone is different so you might feel better earlier or later. Time heals all :)
The sinopure nasal wash kit contains the bottle and sodium bicarbonate sachets..and doctor has suggested not to use the salt as she is operated for sinus 7 days ago.use lukewarm water ...then my doubt is how to use the nasal wash?? Just rinsing with lukewarm water or any other ingredients need to be added to that wash?
My surgeon provided me a premixed saline solution with a very low concentration of a decongestant (like Afrin) to irrigate through my left frontal sinus after a trephination procedure. I think it was called Proetz solution. I may have spelled that incorrectly. Three times a day for several weeks until the drain tube was removed. I used a syringe minus the needle to force the irrigation through the sinus. This was done in 1996, so techniques may have changed since then. I was 41. I'm almost 70 now.
@@priyansh2821 damn dude that screwed you. Good thing you found it. I'm glad I started using it. I was finally able to sleep 😴, and I can somewhat breathe.
Thank you for contacting us, Kyle. Unfortunately we are not able to offer advice for post-surgical care due to legal reasons. We would recommend that you contact the physician that performed your septoplasty.
@@duns1818 I have a packing and splints because this is the second surgery (my first one failed after 7 years). My surgeon said no irrigation or Afrin. The second day after surgery I'm allowed to spray the saline in my nose and use gel. You don't want to put a lot of pressure through there with the splints and in my case extra cartilage they graphed for me.
I just had my devated septum fixed and when I use these nasal sprays one ervy 2 hrs and the other ervy 4 but I get this black blood looking stuff coming out it's making me nervous low key but I'm guessing it's normal cause I had surgery wens
You give the ingredients to make your own solution but did not mention the volume of distilled water you put the mixture in, or have I missed something?
No, he doesn't give the volume of distilled water in this demo. The commercial mix is about half a teaspoon per 250 mL cup, so I assume his recipe is per litre of distilled water.
how about with packing in the nose? is there another way? I can't seem to get it out the opposite nostril, it all goes to the back of my throat, and I've done it before surgery so I know im doing it right.
Did you find a solution to this in the end? I had septoplasty surgery on Wednesday 29th of May and it’s now Saturday and I’m hoping to start the nasal rinse but I’ve still got dissolvable packing up each nostril blocking the path and I dont know what to do
@@seanwray13I still have my dissolvable packs up my nose as I had the surgery Wednesday but they told me to start the rinse today. Did it work for you with the packs up your nose?
I have just done my septoplasty and start doing nasal wash. But when i push water from left to right nostril its came back from the same nostril water never going to the other. Pls advise
I learned that it was because my doc had splints inserted into my nostrils (plastic pieces that held my nose together for recovery). If you have nasal splints, you won’t be able to use the neil med bottle til after the splints are removed. Having splints in were one of the most uncomfortable experiences I’ve ever faced but once the doc removed them, I was able to breathe perfectly through both nostrils! Have a great recovery!
I appreciate this so much because I have never seen a doctor perform something on themselves as an example. Thank you for this video!!!
We're glad to hear it!
Agree completely - there’s something comforting about seeing the doctor demonstrate
He is not using the right angle..bottle tip should not be pointed to septum
Dr. Santarelli is an exceptional surgeon. He takes the time to explain everything clearly and concisely. We never feel rushed when we see him and his genuine concern for all of his patients is evident from the first time you meet him. Thanks to him and his team my wife is on the road to recovery. I recommend him highly. Thank you doctor for all the great work you are doing!
Well done with the K advice, had surgery today so rinsing starting tomorrow. 👍👍
very helpful video! i did this for the first time last night after septoplasty and it made a world of difference and i was able to sleep a full night after 3 nights of no sleep
About 15 years ago, I had surgery to correct a deviated septum and to reduce the size of my turbinades. At my doctor's orders, I bought a waterpik and a nasal irrigation tip. I found it to be very soothing, in addition to getting rid of the scabs and the slouging of the excess turbinade material. Since that time, I've been using that process, although only occasionally, once my nose had healed. I use it any time I feel somewhat congested. It really helps to make your nose feel clean and enhances breathing.
Much appreciated. Thank you so much for your dedication and professionalism. You have been part of an amazing blessing for me and my family
Thank you Dr Santaralli , you are an exceptional and kindly of Surgeon. Am grateful for your kindness and compassion. Thanks. Fatima
Great video. The tips given helped me immensely do nasal irrigation the right way. Thank you!
Very helpful and clearly explained and demonstrated. Thanks
Thank you so much for demonstrating the process of irrigation!
Glad it was helpful!
The water goes to the ear because my nose is blocked after the septoplasty surgery
How soon should I use them? I wasn't told until after I had my surgery. Never done it before
What if the blood clog not coming out and put pressure on your ear?
Just went through sinus surgery and this helped a bunch
Thank you from the Netherlands!
Thank you so much Doc. I really needed this
Amazing !! TY for the help with great and simple explanation and a small show and tell...
The Pickling Salt aisle of the grocery store? 😆Thanks for the video. Just had surgery yesterday.
Can this help with turbinate hypertrophy?
Great video thanks Doc. The K trick works well. Recovering from a septoplasty op in Australia
Do you still get some in the mouth? I've been doing it and it's helping, but the sensation is odd
Doing this is giving pressure on my ears. Is it normal?
Thank you so much for all of the info
Wouldn't you damage the result of rhinoplasty and tip shape by forcing the tip of the bottle in your newly operated on nostril?
Thanks for sharing. This was very helpful for us all.
Can I use a Navage to irrigate?
After the surgery, when do I have to rinse it? Thank you.
Great educational video!
Could you also do this after deviated septum surgery? I would be so worried I could push the septum back out of place again.
This is also my worry. Commenting for traction .
My doctor told me not to because of the dissolveable packing. Sinus rinse would get rid of it too quickly so he told me to use a Saline spray instead. I started irrigation a week and a half later.
@@loucaviotto4193 thanx for info
@Louca Viotto So glad I just read this. I was getting ready to purchase a neti pot. I also have a saline rinse asked by my doctor to use. I'm so stuffy but it's only day 2.
@@sophiah8794 Yeah, first few days is very rough but it quickly turns around on the 5th or 6th day! Everyone is different so you might feel better earlier or later. Time heals all :)
My plates are still inside so I can do that?
The sinopure nasal wash kit contains the bottle and sodium bicarbonate sachets..and doctor has suggested not to use the salt as she is operated for sinus 7 days ago.use lukewarm water ...then my doubt is how to use the nasal wash?? Just rinsing with lukewarm water or any other ingredients need to be added to that wash?
Even if the nose is still bleeding I’m doing it to come on opposite side? Don’t blow after words
Hello doc,i just got my nasal polyp surgery,can i use fluticasone nasal spray after rinsing my nose with the irrigation process?thank you
My surgeon provided me a premixed saline solution with a very low concentration of a decongestant (like Afrin) to irrigate through my left frontal sinus after a trephination procedure. I think it was called Proetz solution. I may have spelled that incorrectly. Three times a day for several weeks until the drain tube was removed. I used a syringe minus the needle to force the irrigation through the sinus. This was done in 1996, so techniques may have changed since then. I was 41. I'm almost 70 now.
How long after the surgery can this be done?
You said it will be covered later?
I had a afollow up after 4 days in which doc prescribed the bottle and sachets. So basically 5 days.
depends on the surgery. My instructions on ballon sinusoplasty were start next day, every 2-4 hours
@@priyansh2821 I was also instructed to take it the day after. How did you end up
@@priyansh2821 damn dude that screwed you. Good thing you found it. I'm glad I started using it. I was finally able to sleep 😴, and I can somewhat breathe.
@@priyansh2821 I just got septoplasty and turbinate reduction. Three days ago. Not that other surgery.
Can you use a neti pot??
How long after surgery though. I had the balloon thing down in both nasal passages and the right side for my deviated septum.
Can I use warm water?
What about when you have nasal splints? I just had a septoplasty 2 days ago and I'm struggling to get the rinse through my nose.
Thank you for contacting us, Kyle. Unfortunately we are not able to offer advice for post-surgical care due to legal reasons. We would recommend that you contact the physician that performed your septoplasty.
Did you ever get an answer to this? What did your surgeon say?
@@duns1818 I have a packing and splints because this is the second surgery (my first one failed after 7 years). My surgeon said no irrigation or Afrin. The second day after surgery I'm allowed to spray the saline in my nose and use gel. You don't want to put a lot of pressure through there with the splints and in my case extra cartilage they graphed for me.
I got my splints out on Monday and tried using this today but it didn’t come out the other side. Any advice?
My nose was operated& now it's bleeding after a fortnight.I'm cleaning it 7times a Day.should I Not wash it More than 2 times? 🤔
Idk
I had Septoplasty done yesterday, I didn't get splints or packing, should this also help with recovery?
Hello:). When I do it, it goes out the same nostril. Is that normal? I have a saline spray.
can this be used after a septoplasty surgery? or would i just use a saline spray?
Hi , can you over use on sinus irritatation and if so what's the affect? I have been using it 3-5 times a day
On 12 oct i done my septo but still nose is bleeding any tips? The right side is ok my left side nasal is bleeding hope you can guide me
Hi doc trying your rinse procedure but seems to come back same nostril ( 12 days post septoplasty & still feel congested ) thanks for demo
I just had my devated septum fixed and when I use these nasal sprays one ervy 2 hrs and the other ervy 4 but I get this black blood looking stuff coming out it's making me nervous low key but I'm guessing it's normal cause I had surgery wens
You give the ingredients to make your own solution but did not mention the volume of distilled water you put the mixture in, or have I missed something?
No, he doesn't give the volume of distilled water in this demo. The commercial mix is about half a teaspoon per 250 mL cup, so I assume his recipe is per litre of distilled water.
There's a line on the bottle that indicates where to fill it up to
Very helpful
how about with packing in the nose? is there another way? I can't seem to get it out the opposite nostril, it all goes to the back of my throat, and I've done it before surgery so I know im doing it right.
Ya same problem
Did you find a solution to this in the end? I had septoplasty surgery on Wednesday 29th of May and it’s now Saturday and I’m hoping to start the nasal rinse but I’ve still got dissolvable packing up each nostril blocking the path and I dont know what to do
@@seanwray13I still have my dissolvable packs up my nose as I had the surgery Wednesday but they told me to start the rinse today. Did it work for you with the packs up your nose?
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!
You don’t warm the water???
Think you dr 🧑⚕️
I have just done my septoplasty and start doing nasal wash. But when i push water from left to right nostril its came back from the same nostril water never going to the other. Pls advise
Same! I can't get it to run through to my other nostril. I thought it was because I was only using the mist saline spray.
ME TOO !! i’m 5 days post op and it’s still not coming out the other nostril. did that change for u? was it okay?
@@ileestrate6486 ME TOO !! i’m 5 days post op and it’s still not coming out the other nostril. did that change for u? was it okay?
Yes the effect was amzing. My lifr has changed
I learned that it was because my doc had splints inserted into my nostrils (plastic pieces that held my nose together for recovery). If you have nasal splints, you won’t be able to use the neil med bottle til after the splints are removed. Having splints in were one of the most uncomfortable experiences I’ve ever faced but once the doc removed them, I was able to breathe perfectly through both nostrils! Have a great recovery!
why not table salt if i may ask?
Try. It'll burn.
Ooh. Not nice. Burns.
Think I used pickling salt when I made some before and it burned like no other. I couldn't even think. I think I used too much salt
I tried the rinse 3 days after surgery, but it didn't go out the other side of my nostril.
Same i got my pack removed yesterday what should i do ?
thanks!
good man
Can i use rock salt
um...I...I really wouldn't....
No. It will burn
Thanks for "k" tip
You have nice vocal tone, and pitch! You should be in choir! (I am serious, not making fun)
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