Sodium chloride nasal for Nasal Congestion User Reviews

• Anonymous
• July 21, 2021

NeilMed Sinus Rinse Packets (sodium chloride) "Within a half hour of rinsing, my head and neck become irritated. Now, the 3rd day after only rinsing once, I've had terrible headaches and neck pain, nothing seems to relieve it. Wish they would have put these warnings on the box! Now, since I know I'm not alone with side effects, I'll make sure my doctor knows, so maybe they will stop recommending the product."

• Anonymous
• December 16, 2018

Ayr Saline Nasal (sodium chloride) "I used the Ayr gel to moisten my nasal passages, and it caused the membranes to swell. Developed a headache, and my throat has become very irritated and have hoarseness. I stopped using it over a week ago and am still having problems. Do not recommend this product to anyone."

• Mik...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 19, 2019

Ayr Saline Nasal (sodium chloride) "I always use this saline to help thin my mucus. Works well. Noticed a lot of people on here saying they used the gel inside their nose. Don’t understand that when it specifically says not to and why! I wouldn’t even if a doctor said to. No wonder they had bad experiences! The regular saline is all you need!"

• Pat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 4, 2019

Ayr Saline Nasal (sodium chloride) "My respiratory doctor recommended the Ayr Saline Nasal Gel as my passages were dry, and I developed a sore inside my nose from using my CPAP. After just a few days, the sore is healing and the dryness is gone. The Ayr worked and did exactly what I needed it to do for my dry and irritated nasal passages from CPAP."

• Cst...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 29, 2019

Ayr Saline Nasal (sodium chloride) "I bought the AYR Saline Nasal Gel on the recommendation of my pulmonary doctor. Almost immediately after using a little bit to coat the nasal interior, I experienced sneezing and burning of the interior nasal cavity. My nose started to run. I am so thankful, and I was able to blow most of this out. I tried it again tonight, and I had the same experience. It is now in the garbage. I went back to using organic pure sesame seed oil...."

• Zen...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 8, 2018

NeilMed Sinus Rinse Packets (sodium chloride) "Used NeilMed sinus rinse properly according to the instructions for 2 days on the advice of the ENT doctor. On the third day, I started wheezing and coughing. By the end of the day, I had extreme difficulty breathing. I saw the doctor on an emergency visit. Diagnosed as having acute bronchitic spasms as an allergy reaction due to a sinus rinse. If my doctor had not given me the injections of Solumedrol right away, that experience could have been fatal. I am taking prednisone now. WHY is there no warning of this kind on the brochure?"

• myk...
• April 28, 2017

Ayr Saline Nasal (sodium chloride) "I purchased Ayr Nasal Mist after experiencing another nosebleed and reading that saline spray would help keep the nose not so dry. Immediately after taking just a small spray in each nostril, I developed a sore throat, sneezing, and throat irritation similar to a cold. I have not taken any more of this product, and my symptoms are slowly clearing up. I also experienced headaches. At first, I thought it was just a coincidence and I was getting a cold, but after reading about this product, now I know I cannot use it ever again. I should have read this before I purchased it."

• Evi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 12, 2019

NeilMed Sinus Rinse Kit (sodium chloride) "My mum uses this and recommended it to me for my nasal problems. My nose is blocked every day and my sinuses are inflamed. I also have dripping mucus in my throat at night. I tried this product today, but all it did was give me a bad headache, which led to sinus pain in my face and upper teeth."

• Des...
• January 4, 2018

Ayr Saline Nasal (sodium chloride) "I’ve been having very dry nasal passages, something I’ve never really experienced before, and my grandmother purchased the gel and another spray product from another brand. Upon using the gel, my nasal passages began to burn like crazy, and it did not stop for about 10 minutes. It should also be said that it didn’t really do the job either."

• Jim...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 9, 2020

NeilMed Sinus Rinse Packets (sodium chloride) "Had sinus infection a couple of times a year and seasonal allergies every fall and spring. My father-in-law introduced me to NeilMed sinus rinse about 3 years ago. I started using it at least once per day and have not had a sinus infection since and little, if any, seasonal allergy problems since. I do not go a day without using it! Great stuff."

• Yec...
• March 3, 2018

Ayr Saline Nasal (sodium chloride) "I normally use the regular AYR Nasal Saline Spray, but I bought and tried the AYR Allergy & Sinus Nasal Mist. Within a day or two, I noticed that I was having difficulty breathing. Running short of breath when just going up the stairs. I passed the static EKG and the treadmill stress tests that my doctor ordered. Thank God! The doctors who looked at my results suggested that I stop using the AYR Sinus and Allergy Nasal Spray because they suspected that I may be allergic to the increased hypotonic solution of sodium chloride. Note: the regular solution had 0.65 percent. The Sinus and Allergy solution has 2.65 percent of the hypotonic sodium chloride."

• Lex...
• March 14, 2015

Ayr Saline Nasal (sodium chloride) "I just tried this, a pharmacist recommended it to me to keep my nose from drying out from using my oral inhaler. I often get bad nose bleeds. This stuff burns like crazy! I put just a tiny bit in the front part of each nostril. I felt like my nose was on FIRE. And the post-nasal drip that went down the back of my throat burned quite a bit too. After about 4 minutes, my nose feels better, but to be honest, I'm not sure it's because the stuff worked or because the burning stopped. Next time, if there is a next time, I'll try just putting a bit above my upper lip in front of my nostrils."

• Bia...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 25, 2020

NeilMed Sinus Rinse Packets (sodium chloride) "This has left me feeling very dizzy, like someone has just bashed me on the head. I only used it once but will not use it again. There were no side effects warning of these symptoms on the box. The doctor suggested I use it to unblock my nasal passages. My eyes are also smarting. I was careful to follow the instructions."

• SAF...
• January 7, 2018

NeilMed Sinus Rinse Packets (sodium chloride) "I've used the NeilMed sinus rinse packets every morning for about a year. In the last few weeks, my nostrils, especially the right side, have dried up and formed uncomfortable scabs that are very irritating. Not particularly bloody, just crusty. Is there anyone out there that has had this same experience? I do feel the rinse helps my cough variant asthma as well as minor reflux. Therefore, I hesitate to stop using, but maybe I should go to every other morning and see if there is relief. Thx for your input."

• Sic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 27, 2017

NeilMed Sinus Rinse Packets (sodium chloride) "Used before shower due to sinus congestion. Within less than a minute, I developed a sharp full headache and BP taken 5 minutes after rose to 163/120 with a pulse at 97. Very traumatic. I’m 69, have headache and high pressure in sinuses an hour later and counting. Beware, and if buy, be sure to test single squeeze each nostril and wait 40 minutes or so."

• Anonymous
• December 21, 2021

NeilMed Sinus Rinse Kit (sodium chloride) "Took this on the advice of my doctor to relieve post-nasal drip/cough symptoms. One hour after use, I had a severe headache. It is still throbbing 12 hours later, and Advil/Tylenol are not helping. Hoping it resolves soon. Ironically, it did clear my nasal passages, and I did not have the chronic cough from the post-nasal drip last night. Headache was the only thing waking me. Sigh."

• Bil...
• March 31, 2020

NeilMed Sinus Rinse Packets (sodium chloride) "I have used saline rinses since 1998. They work for me. Less asthma medication. Very few, if any, negative effects from sinus rinses, but had negative effects from using asthma inhalations 16 times a day for years. Only use 2 inhalations, normally, now. Have used over a gallon of salt water through my nose in a day. It is better than using antibiotics. Sometimes, antibiotics are needed, but not as often. I was born with very low immunity. Saline rinses wash my nose clean."

• Tur...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 25, 2016

Ayr Saline Nasal (sodium chloride) "I have used it two separate times, and both times I have ended up with a severe sore throat and laryngitis. Something I did not have before use. I blame it on the Ayr dripping down the back of my throat. I followed directions exactly."

• SwS...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 23, 2022

NeilMed Sinus Rinse Kit (sodium chloride) "We all have been using this product. My wife, grandchild, and daughter-she is a medical doctor. It is just amazing if used as per complete instructions in the booklet. It drains out all pent-up flakes and any collection. Nowadays, my wife and I, both medical doctors too, are using it three times a day. It is just very, very, very useful. The most important is to read the complete booklet, which has very specific instructions, and follow in toto, and the result will be there without any doubt. We all recommend this product to everyone with nasal congestion, allergic phenomena, and all kinds of nasal issues. Great product. We recommend it to all who need it. Benefits include not having to take more drugs, antibiotics, antihistamines, steroids, and all. So far, no side effects. It is very easy to use if used according to instructions."

• HMa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 6, 2022

NeilMed Sinus Rinse Kit (sodium chloride) "I got the Neil Med sinus rinse upon my doctor's recommendation as I had a bad sinus infection that was turning into bronchitis. Both nares totally occluded. I was literally breathing through my mouth. I started on the right side, and it was slow to progress but seemed to help, so I was excited. I went to do the left side, and the water wouldn’t go in at all. Then my left eardrum popped. It was excruciating. Never again. It hurts to even blow my nose now. And both sides are stuffed as ever, and my throat is now sore, and I have a bad headache. Never again."

• Bab...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 24, 2023

NeilMed Sinus Rinse Kit (sodium chloride) "Been using the rinse twice daily on advice of Dr. for a month now for relief of postnasal drip and chronic rhinitis. Have got to say, my nasal passages have never been so clean and clear, but started to realize that every time I use the rinse my lips and mouth feel puffy. So, I checked to see if there were any side effects and lo and behold, it can cause lip, mouth, throat irritation. I'm slightly worried at the moment because it's been about 3 hours since I did the rinse and my lips are feeling puffy and my cheeks are tingling. I'll see how it goes. The rinse has really cleared my sinuses, so I'd hate to have to stop. I hope this goes away soon."

• Sie...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 23, 2020

Ayr Saline Nasal (sodium chloride) "I had used it to try and protect my nose from irritation resulting from constantly blowing my stuffy and runny nose. The first application immediately started burning, way more than similar products have. I at first assumed it was because my nose was possibly already raw or irritated. But within the first two minutes, the pain became unbearable, and my nose was brighter than Rudolph’s. I washed it off and tried using cold water to ease the discomfort. Where I applied the gel started peeling, and even now, a full three days later, the area is still peeling and red."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 10 years or more
• January 26, 2018

Simply Saline (sodium chloride) "I was originally given this by a doctor after deviated septum surgery years ago. Have since used it for all sinus and cold symptoms. If I take it early enough during an oncoming cold, and make sure the spray runs down my throat (so I can feel it), by the next morning, my sore throat is gone. I use it for preventative purposes also. After being with several people (like the grocery store or church), I spray as soon as I get home. Use it a little more during this very bad season of the flu. It helps with my allergies and I have had only 1 cold in the last 4 years."

• Ano...
• December 29, 2020

NeilMed Sinus Rinse Packets (sodium chloride) "I used it on Dec. 3, 4 - only three times. Then I woke up to a swollen red nose, severe itching. I experienced blisters, peeling skin. Finally, called the doctor Dec. 10 and received a prescription for prednisone and an antibiotic. I took my meds, and it helped to a degree. My nose was so severely affected that I could not insert a Q-tip into my nose. Eventually, tissue started to hang out of my nostrils, and I used tweezers to pull the skin out of my nose. Eventually, I was able to use a Q-tip. My skin split like a paper cut on the edges of my nostrils and bled. I also experienced a severe rash all over my torso up to my ears. Severe itching. The rash does not respond to anything. Today is December 29, and this is still going on. There was no indication of any allergy symptoms on the package. This is so awful."

• Fra...
• June 20, 2017

NeilMed Sinus Rinse Kit (sodium chloride) "I will never travel without this again. I have severe allergies and nasal congestion. I often get sick overseas. Right now, I have so much nasal congestion, and this gets it out so I can breathe through my nose for a while. I have to do it again in a few hours, but I think it's worth it because I don't have to take a corticosteroid."