Ran across a few posts back in '95 in Google group archives, about some
people on this same sinusitis group referring to a method of irrigation, now
get this, using Karo syrup (ONLY the Clear...not the dark) in the mix. The
recipe was 1/2 tsp of salt, 1/2 tsp of baking soda, 1 pint of water (one
post had only 8oz. water), and 1 teaspoon of the clear Karo syrup. This was
referred back to some ENT at the University of Pittsburg, if I recall
correctly. One person posted the identical recipe that was 'passed' down by
his Aunt from her Dr. The Karo syrup was supposed to act as a moisturizer,
and also 'slick' things up. Was supposed to be used by a homemade spray
bottle often through out the day, and then re-make a new batch after a week.
One posted he used it in a WaterPic and by the Dr. Grossan method. This was
supposed to be the best way to eliminate post nasal drip. (I'm one that is
about ready to try anything!, but this sounds pretty weird)

Anyone hear about this mixture...and if so, results? The people posting said
it worked like a champ. Kids included. Maybe Dr. Grossan has heard of this?
Post nasal drip is driving me up the wall this year.

One or two posters were concerned that it would clog up the WaterPic, but
the 'user' said he washed it out and all was fine. Just seems like putting
sugar up you nose would be feeding bacteria...but another post in the same
subject, said that they used pure sugar in bed sores in a nursing home, and
it would make them heal faster. Theory is, sugar breaks down the cell walls
of bacteria, and does the same in the nose, and literally ends the post
nasal drip.

Comments? Especially from Dr. Grossman!

Thanks,

...Allen