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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Sinusitis / May 2008Make own saline formula?
Most of the time, I use the BreatheEase saline mix. Since it is basically a mixture of salt and a few other ingredients, would it not be possible to simply order these in bulk and mix it myself? Considering how frequently I rinse, it should save some money in the long run. Wondering if anyone has done it. On May 6, 1:49 pm, octo...@hotmail.com wrote: > Most of the time, I use the BreatheEase saline mix. Since it is > basically a mixture of salt and a few other ingredients, would it not > be possible to simply order these in bulk and mix it myself? > Considering how frequently I rinse, it should save some money in the > long run. Wondering if anyone has done it. I'm sure you could. I bought a pot of salt when i got my neti pot. Now i prefer the sinucleanse packets that have some baking soda in them. Just getting it mixed well would be the issue On May 6, 12:49 pm, octo...@hotmail.com wrote: > Most of the time, I use the BreatheEase saline mix. Since it is > basically a mixture of salt and a few other ingredients, would it not > be possible to simply order these in bulk and mix it myself? > Considering how frequently I rinse, it should save some money in the > long run. Wondering if anyone has done it. It isn't rocket science, but you do have to get the xylitol and KCl, mix thoroughly and in the correct proportions. You have to ensure your supplies are relatively pure. Since it is for irrigation, some imprecision is probably OK. I have been making my own slution for several years now. I was told to us pickling salt and baking soda. I have a quart jar that I make it up in fo the week. I use about 2 tsp of each. If it is too strong, just add som baking soda or make a new batch. Inexpensive and easy to do. Hope thi helps..CGi - Message posted using http://www.talkaboutsupport.com/group/alt.support.sinusitis More information at http://www.talkaboutsupport.com/faq.htm Thanks for replies. The more I think about it, it might not save that much money, but I'll still give it a shot. On 5/6/08 11:14 AM, in article d4a98305ee39aa2a4ecbed309e4cf00e@localhost.talkaboutsupport.com, "CGipper" <cgipper@nospam.cox.net> wrote: > I have been making my own slution for several years now. I was told to use > pickling salt and baking soda. I have a quart jar that I make it up in for [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > http://www.talkaboutsupport.com/group/alt.support.sinusitis/ > More information at http://www.talkaboutsupport.com/faq.html Yes making it fresh once a week, then you don't need to add chemical preservatives. > Most of the time, I use the BreatheEase saline mix. Since it is > basically a mixture of salt and a few other ingredients, would it not > be possible to simply order these in bulk and mix it myself? > Considering how frequently I rinse, it should save some money in the > long run. Wondering if anyone has done it. I do it when I have time. But it's inconvenient, especially when I'm on travel.  SignatureSteven L. Email: sdlitvin@earthlinkNOSPAM.net Remove the NOSPAM before replying to me. On 5/6/08 10:49 AM, in article e58f8237-b32c-4bd1-878b-fdc9d1b38ef2@k37g2000hsf.googlegroups.com, > Most of the time, I use the BreatheEase saline mix. Since it is > basically a mixture of salt and a few other ingredients, would it not > be possible to simply order these in bulk and mix it myself? > Considering how frequently I rinse, it should save some money in the > long run. Wondering if anyone has done it. The reason BreatheEase XL is sold in small jars is that it is extremely hydroscopic (absorbs water). It must be made and packaged in special dry rooms. If the bulk were larger, would need to add chemicals to prevent this. Normal salt contains chemicals to prevent this, but these are additives that can irritate the nose. Prefer to keep the Breathe.ease XL free of additives. On May 6, 11:49�am, octo...@hotmail.com wrote: > Most of the time, I use the BreatheEase saline mix. �Since it is > basically a mixture of salt and a few other �ingredients, would it not > be possible to simply order these in bulk and mix it myself? > Considering how frequently I rinse, it should save some money in the > long run. �Wondering if anyone has done it. I make my solution very simple. I take a large medecine bottle with a screw on cap. I fill 1/3 full of table salt and 1/3 full of baking soda. I than shake the mixture and it is done. When I need to do a lavage, I just take about 1/3 teaspoon full of this solution and mix it into 1 cup of luke warm water. I have been doing it this way for about 15 years and it works. I don't worry about sea salt or any other type of fancy salt. This works. It is easy to transport and is VERY cheap. I apply it with a baby ear syringe.
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