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Hello doctor! I am 45 years old this year. I've been suffering from sinusitis for 5 years now. I was treated at the hospital but the progress of the disease was not positive. Sinusitis kept coming back and I had to take antibiotics continuously. The maximum period of remission is about 2 weeks. During this epidemic, I couldn't go to the hospital, so I followed the instructions of others to use 3% Nacl solution, 100ml bottle to rinse the nose (not 0.9% Nacl solution). And when using 3% Nacl solution to rinse my nose continuously daily (morning - afternoon), I found that my sinusitis decreased a lot. Fluid, pus, and mucus in the nose are pulled out. The nose is also open and breathing easier than before. Doctor, can I ask:
Polysinusitis, using 3% saline to wash the nose continuously, does it affect the nasal mucosa? Will the nasal mucosa be atrophied and lose the ability to recover? Thank you very much doctor. I wish you a lot of health and happiness, doctor!
Nguyen Minh (1976)
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Hello! According to him, he has sinusitis and most likely allergic sinusitis. At that time, the stuffy nose is caused by edema of the nasal mucosa. When you use 3% saline, which is a type of saline with high salt concentration, also known as hypertonic saline, it will pull water out from the mucosal cells, which will make the nasal septum less edematous and wide. So he felt less stuffy, easier to clean nasal secretions.
However, if used for a long time, it is not as safe as 0.9% solution because it can lead to water pulling out of cells, causing electrolyte disturbances, especially if people have high blood pressure or have heart disease. , kidney. You should check the condition of your nose and sinuses with an otolaryngologist for further advice on medication.
If possible, please go to Vinmec Health System facilities to be examined and receive specific advice from ENT doctors. Thank you for submitting the question, does polysinusitis use 3% saline to wash the nose continuously and does not affect the nasal mucosa to Vinmec. Best regards!
Answered by Specialist Doctor Ear - Nose - Throat Doctor, Department of Ear - Nose - Throat, Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.
