SinuPulse Elite Advanced Nasal Irrigation System with 30 SinuAir Saline Packets, Pulsating Nasal Congestion Relief & Sinus Rinse Machine, More Effective Than Neti Pot or Nose Spray

I really like this product. It is so well designed, highly functional and convenient. After a year of use, I have had no problems with it whatsoever. I like that it stays on the countertop and you don’t have to lift a heavy device to your face. Maybe the best thing for me is the tips (the nose pillow fittings, or whatever you call them). They are very broad and conical shaped and provide a great seal, which is important so that the water doesn’t just run back out the same nostril that it goes into. None of the non-powered portable bottles offer this. I even adapted these tips to a little handheld squeeze bottle I can use for travel. The adjustable flow amount is great for lavage. With it, you can get a longer or a shorter lavage session, depending on your preference.I have not yet tried the nasal irrigators, as opposed to the lavage tips, but I understand they can be used for the delivery of certain prescription medications like antibiotics. This seems like a terrific idea for sinusitis or sinus infections due to the ability to deliver antibiotic to the affected area without a systemic effect. Antibiotics are a godsend for many infections, but you don’t really want them bouncing around inside your body if you don’t have to have them!

Edit on 8/22/13: as some others have experienced, the lid's hinge has broken off for me too.I have year round allergies, clogged sinuses, and some pretty bad post nasal drip. I'm the guy in the office always clearing his throat. I'm tired of being that guy. So i read a ton about what might be causing this and I found out some good tips that have helped me (more on that later). One of the things I stumbled upon were some great reviews of this SinuPulse irrigator. It didn't take me long to go through a few reviews and purchase it. It arrived in 1 day to my pleasant surprise. I didn't use it right away, but since I've had it for the past 2 weeks, it has been a god send. I use it twice a day and let me tell you that my sinuses are in a lot better shape and my nasal drip (while still there) is NOT as bad as it used to be. I'd say there's a 90% improvement in my breathing through the nose and nasal drip.I used it in the morning and about 1 hr before bed (as recommended). Two things you should also buy to make it convenient: an electric water pot that I use to boil the water and a see through measuring cup. So what I do is I pour in the powdered saline solution and the about 10 oz of boiled water. I then pour in about 5-6 more oz of room temperature distilled water. That gets it juuuuust cool enough. I pour the rest into the machine and then go to town. I set it initially at about 3-4 to prime the pump and get the water flowing. I then turn the knob to about 5-6 and then flush away. I do one side for about 6-8 seconds then press the stop button. I blow one side of my nostril out out into the sink. Then I turn on the pump and irrigate the other side and blow out that nostril (gross, I know). I repeat this until the saline solution is no more. Use the same measuring cup to pour some water in (i only pour 8oz) and let it clear out any remaining saline thru the irrigator into the sink (not your nose!!!).Results: In the morning, I always expel some of the yellow/greenish gross stuff out of my nostril. Not huge pieces, but relatively speaking, big enough to notice. When I get home, I have seen worse. I work in an office with crappy air quality. I am convinced that using this machine has helped me breathe better and I am not clearing my throat as often.Ok so some other things I've found on the internets that has helped me too:- I'm avoiding sugary drinks. Something about sugar gets me really phlegm-y. Until someone pointed it out and asked me to give it a 1 week try, i was oblivious. I am a big coffee drinker and a 1 soda a day person. No longer. I'm not cold turkey cutting both out, but I'm trying to drink...- ...drink more hot water! boy, this has REALLY helped. I read that hydrating is very important for nasal discharge and mucus flow. I'm a big cold water with ice drinker. but now in the office i try to drink hot water. it seems to help alot- dairy: another thing I cut out. i used to eat yogurt in the morning. I've cut that out too.Ironically, I've been working out at a gym called Crossfit as of January. They are big proponents of the Zone and Paleo diet. I recently purchased the Paleo diet. Guess what? 2 of the things I wrote above are contributors of autoimmune and allergies in the body (sugar and dairy). So I am taking this as more evidence that I should avoid those foods and/or consume only in minimal quantities.I do have the Vicks Inhaler. I like that as a side treatment now. I usually use it while I surf the internet in the late evenings. I do put a drop of Eucalyptis and Peppermint oil in it to open up my sinuses. But believe me folks, this irrigator is really awesome.Oh the other thing i wanted to address: some people have complained it is noisy. Well, it is a mini-water pump. So yes, it makes noise but its not unbearable. Actually its not bad at all. I think some people would rather see the cons rather than the pros.

The quality of the unit seem to be a good as a few years ago. The back panel fell off as I was putting it away and I couldn’t get it back on and the moveable flap in the lid didn’t open am shut well. But functionally, it’s great! I love the pulsing action. My sinuses feel so clear. It’s wonderful to breathe thru my nose again!

Don't throw away your Neti Pot, but you can put it away once you experience the effectivene rinse provided by this product. The unit is incredibly sturdy and has a great weight to it (indicating a quality pump). I haven't used the mist, or the tongue features, but if you want that option, the SinuPulse includes them. I haven't noticed any leaks and I read the entire manual (which is very well done), and followed the instructions to LUBRICATE THE O-RING as directed to avoid leaks. An extra O-ring even came with the device. My purchase included an amazing warranty (2 years, if I recall correctly) and my sinuses have never felt better. I don't miss my Neti Pot.

Outstanding customer service for a great product. Thank you for a quality product with a trustworthy company standing behind it!