2
Rinse the pot and spoon with clean hot water prior to using the first time.
1
Put one level measuring spoon of salt in NoseBuddy
(4.5 g)
.
Use fine–grained table or cooking salt – preferably one free of additives, such as
iodine or anti–caking agents. Coarse–grained salt may be used, but make sure it fully
dissolves. We recommend using rock salt (from mines), since some people may
experience reactions to sea salt, such as a stuffy or runny nose.
2
Fill the pot with clean lukewarm water up to the mark
(0.5 litre)
.
Boil the water first (for 1 minute) and let it cool down to a comfortable temperature
(lukewarm/body temperature) – or use distilled or sterilized water heated to lukewarm.
If you are on a location with temperate climate and tap water of high drinking quality,
and you choose to use water straight from the tap – then always let the water run
awhile (½–1 minutes) before filling the pot.
On locations with poor–quality tap water, hot climate or strongly chlorinated water,
we recommend always boiling the water prior to use, or use distilled or sterilized water.
If you have dry mucous membranes (e.g. after a long flight) you can add a few drops
of vegetable oil, such as almond/sesame oil, to the water. (See “Keep NoseBuddy Clean”.)
3
Stir the water until the salt fully dissolves.
The water now has the same salt concentration as body cells.
This is an isotonic solution (0.9% salt). The correct salt concentration
and water temperature will ensure a pleasant experience.
4
Cleanse your nose.
Insert NoseBuddy’s spout into one nostril so that it fits snugly.
Breathe gently through your mouth. Lean forward over a sink. Tilt
your head slightly to one side, with the pot following the same angle,
so that the water runs in through one nostril and out the other.
Pour half a pot in through each nostril. Gently blow your nose
after cleansing to each side (see step 6). If your nose needs more
thorough cleansing, use a full pot for each nostril.
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