Nasal irrigation device has been used abroad for more than 30 years, can help relieve nasal symptoms, and is one of the adjuvant therapies for sinusitis and allergic rhinitis. The global nasal irrigation device market is segmented in different segments, with North America accounting for the largest market share, NeilMed is the world's largest manufacturer and supplier of LVLP (high-volume, low-pressure) nasal irrigation devices, and currently has more than 40 OTC (over-the-counter) nasal care products, which are sold in mainstream retail stores in more than 20 countries including the United States and Canada.
Nasal irrigation devices are generally divided into irrigation type and spray type, the spray type softens the nasal dirt and makes it easier to remove, while the rinse type usually borrows a certain pressure to send normal saline into one nostril and discharge it from the other nostril, the cleaning power is stronger, and there are also manual and electric points.
NeilMed's five range of nasal irrigation devices, including the manual NasaFLo, Sinus Rinse, and electric Sinugator, as well as the nasal sprays NasoGel and NasoMist, are simple and cost-effective ways to help relieve common nasal symptoms. The NasaFlo Neti Pot is the most traditional rinse pot, shaped like a small teapot, where the solution flows out naturally by gravity and the water pressure is gentle and stable. The handle of the washer is solid, which is not easy to hide dirt and dirt, easy to clean, and the texture of the hard plastic is also more resistant to falling.
The Sinus Rinse Starter Kit is designed to allow the user to stand up with the head upright, without the need to tilt the body to match the flow of water as the NasaFlo Neti Pot, and the straight mouth is easier to clean than the curved one. Therefore, it is not recommended for patients with severe rhinitis and swelling to use a straight-mouth nasal irrigator, and children also need to use it under the guidance of adults. In addition, the nasal washer should be replaced every 3 months to ensure hygiene and hygiene.
NeilMed's cordless electric nasal irrigation device, Sinugator, has a simple structure, looks like a bold and enlarged version of an electric toothbrush, with two high and low gears, and the water is evenly dispensed, not easy to choke, and the rinsing experience is more comfortable. What has been criticized more is that the shell is rough in workmanship, and the battery compartment in the middle of the fuselage has a gap in the buckle and has not been waterproofed, so it cannot be directly rinsed and cleaned. In addition, the bottom water tank interface is shallow, inclined and easy to leak, and it is necessary to avoid impact or boiling water, otherwise it will cause the water tank to break. The price of more than 300 yuan is more to pay for a comfortable washing experience.
NeilMed also has a pulsed nasal irrigation device, the Hydro Pulse, which was first invented by American otolaryngologist Grosen, who also founded the family business HydroMed, but this product is now sold as a subsidiary of NEILMED. The Hydro Pulse is a non-stable flow of water, and the Hydro Pulse has a pulsating flow of 2.54cm and a pulse frequency of 1200 times/minute, which is considered to be the best pressure for nasal lavage, making it more comfortable to enter the nasal cavity. Although the pulse frequency of the Hydro Pulse is fixed, it has three adjustable levels, high, medium and low, which is convenient to use. It is currently only available overseas.
For the convenience of home use, most nasal irrigation devices will be sold with nasal irrigation salt, users can prepare their own rinse saline, NeilMed uses the ingredients of sea salt (or sodium chloride), sodium bicarbonate, citric acid-sodium citrate, and other brands are widely used formulas. However, if conditions permit, it is best to buy saline for use in hospitals or clinics.
At present, NeilMed in China is only available in Hong Kong, and can be purchased in online flagship stores in mainland China. The price of manual and electric nasal irrigation devices is about 100 yuan and 300 yuan respectively.
