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Kuraflo | Nasal Rinsing » Pregnancy rhinitis

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Advantages of Hypertonic Saline. Advantages of Hypertonic Saline. During pregnancy, many women experience a blocked nose, sneezing, coughing, sinusitis and a post-nasal drip. Most pregnant women are reluctant to take medication, especially during the first trimester. Medications such as decongestants, nasal steroids and antihistamines all can have side effects and may not be very successful in eliminating the symptoms. You should always consult your doctor before taking any medications during pregnancy.

Kuraflo | Nasal Rinsing » Nebulising

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Advantages of Hypertonic Saline. Advantages of Hypertonic Saline. Nebulising is the direct administration of medication into the lungs. Sterile, hypertonic (3%) saline solution is the gold standard for this in small children and infants advocated by the Red Cross Children’s Hospital. Nebulised hypertonic saline leads to an average reduction of 1.2 days in the mean length of hospital stay among infants hospitalised for non-severe acute bronchiolitis. It thereby opens the airways and improves ventilation.

Kuraflo | Nasal Rinsing » Travel infection

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Advantages of Hypertonic Saline. Advantages of Hypertonic Saline. Sitting in an aeroplane, in a confined space, for extended periods of time increases the risk of transmission of airborne infections. During the severe acute respiratory syndrome epidemic of 2003, 16 of 120 people on one flight from Hong Kong to Beijing developed SARS from a single index case. Our protective system, the mucociliary clearance system, is our first line of defense against harmful germs and bacteria. Use of hypertonic saline n...

Kuraflo | Nasal Rinsing » Cystic fibrosis

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Advantages of Hypertonic Saline. Advantages of Hypertonic Saline. Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disease that causes thick, sticky mucus to form in the lungs, nose, sinuses, pancreas and other organs. In the lungs, this mucus blocks the airways, causing lung damage and making it hard to breathe. In the pancreas, it clogs the pathways leading to the digestive system, interfering with proper digestion. Wark PA, McDonald V. Nebulised hypertonic saline for cystic fibrosis. Read full article here.

Kuraflo | Nasal Rinsing » CPAP

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Advantages of Hypertonic Saline. Advantages of Hypertonic Saline. CPAP stands for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure. CPAP therapy is the most commonly recommended, and the most effective treatment for obstructive sleep apnea. A CPAP machine provides air at a constant prescribed pressure, which keeps the airway open, so uninterrupted breathing is maintained during sleep. The air is delivered through a tube and mask. The pressurized air keeps the airway open and allows for restful sleep. Continuous oxyge...