Nasal rinsing new treatment?
Dr. Thompson,
Is nasal rinsing a relatively new treatment?
The reason I'm asking, I've been treated for close to 40 years for congestion. I was given sinutab when I was 8 or 9 and treated with every other decongestant and nasal steroid by every other doctor I went to. Do they even know about nasal rinsing?
Even ENT's only seem to know how to treat congestion by writing a prescription...I can't believe I've found such dramatic results with clearing my congestion thru such a simple,"safe" and inexpensive treatment!
Thanks for your input!
Gloria
Hi Gloria,
I'll answer this, though you've addressed it to Dr. Thompson. 
Actually, nasal rinsing is an age-old treatment that has just recently found new life, probably because more and more people are seeking alternative treatments to medication. It's become quite popular because it is "natural" and quite effective for most people.
Obviously, I can't speak for all physicians, but it is the medical model in our country to throw medicines at almost every condition. It's called "modern medicine" and is based on all of the great technology and research we have at our fingertips today, but what's interesting is that more and more physicians these days are embracing holistic medicine, where there is room in the treatment box for alternative/natural treatments, either to replace all the medicine or at least to reduce the need for it.
There are also more and more holistic physicians emerging. You may want to search for one in your area who is more attuned to your desired treatment approach.
Glad to hear you're feeling so much better!
To your continued health,
Kathi
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