A simple question. I use a neti pot to clean out sinuses regularly to prevent the build up of bacteria mainly. But I have a concern because when I irrigate both sinuses the water seems to get into the tubes and into my ears, it quickly drains out... but I'm concerned about washing viruses or bacteria into my ears... When I last had a cold about 7-8 months ago I used the neti pot and for the first time I ended up with ears that got infected with the virus and clogged up for 2 weeks, which later my Tinnitus came on.
Is it worth carrying on using the neti pot, at the moment to irrigate the sinuses I have to tilt my head to the side, maybe if I get some sort of bulb syringe? and keep head straight it would stop the water going into the ears?
You can look on you tube to see what neti pot is and how it works.
Edited by Matt, 27 January 2008 - 03:58 PM.