Frequently Asked Questions

NasalFreshMD is the only nose cleaner of its kind with two precision pumps to provide powered rinse and suction. The powered rinse pushes the saline into the nostril and around the back of the nose where the powered suction can draw the saline out of the other nostril flushing away the allergens, mucus, bacteria, and viruses. This is why you do not have to hold the NasalFreshMD up against your face or hold your head in an awkward position like some other devices.
Always use one of these types of water:


  • Distilled
  • Micro-filtered (through 0.2 micron)
  • Commercially bottled; freshly opened
  • Previously boiled and cooled to lukewarm or body temperature; used promptly


If you wish to know more you may read the recommendations by the CDC regarding nasal irrigation water safety here.
The key to powered nasal irrigation is to relax and breathe through your mouth. When you breathe through your mouth, a flap of tissue toward the back of the mouth called the Soft Palate is raised and closes off the oral cavity from the nasal cavity. This ensures that fluid in the nasal cavity does not enter the back of the throat and cause you to gag or have a choking feeling. For most users this happens naturally. If you get some saline at the back of your throat, don’t swallow; spit it out and continue.


Remain relaxed, hold your jaw open slightly and continue breathing in and out through your mouth. Remember, Nasal irrigation is fun, easy and helps you Breathe better and Feel healthier. With a little practice, you should be fine.
No. NasalFresh may be used with most nasal saline refills. However, our salt packets contain just the right amount of salt for the larger water reservoir in the NasalFresh. So, if you use another manufacturer’s nasal saline refill you should add extra salt to compensate. Also, NasalFreshMD saline packets are a proprietary blend of uniodized salt (sodium chloride) and baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) for extra gentle cleansing and improved mucus removal. Refills of NasalFresh saline packets can be obtained here.
You can use it as often as you like. Nasal irrigation is a safe, drug-free, and effective way to remove allergens, mucus, bacteria, and viruses from your nose. Many users irrigate once or twice a day.
Yes.
DO NOT place the NasalFreshMD in a dishwasher or microwave.


DO NOT immerse the Mechanical Module in or rinse with water.


Upper and Lower Tanks. After each nasal wash, dispose of the wastewater in the Lower Tank. Detach both Tanks from the Mechanical Module and hand-wash with unscented moisturizer-free antibacterial liquid soap (“Antibacterial Liquid Soap”). To detach a Tank from the Mechanical Module, grasp the Mechanical Module with one hand and the Tank with the other and pull the Tank away from the Mechanical Module Reverse this procedure to reattach.


Internal Mechanical Module (Self Cleaning). Attach the Self-Cleaning Tool to the Nasal Pillows on the Hand Control. Fill the Upper Tank with saline and several drops of Antibacterial Liquid Soap. Switch on the Device and run until the Upper Tank is empty. Dispose of the wastewater in the Lower Tank.


External Mechanical Module. Wipe the outer surfaces of the Mechanical Module, Hose and Hand Control with a cloth dampened with liquid soap.


Nasal Pillows. Remove the Nasal Pillows from the Hand Control and wash in hot water with Antibacterial Liquid Soap.


Drying. Separate the Tanks and Nasal Pillows from the Mechanical Module. Air dry all
parts before storage.
Always use one of these types of water:


  • Distilled
  • Micro-filtered (through 0.2 micron)
  • Commercially bottled; freshly opened
  • Previously boiled and cooled to lukewarm or body temperature; used promptly


If you wish to know more you may read the recommendations by the CDC regarding nasal irrigation water safety here.