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!

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.

Its odd to have to establish credentials for a nasal rinsing product, but I thought it would be useful to do so: I've been suffering from blocked sinuses/allergies/etc for over 30 years (from when I was a child). I've used all sorts of steroids/nasal drops/various pills my doctors over the years have said will do awesome stuff, only to get slammed every few weeks with some form of nasal allergies - to a point where I just accepted the state of my nose as 'the way it is, and I must live with it'. Three years ago, I finally decided to give the classic "Neti Pot" a go. The first few weeks were rubbish - water would get stuck, but I kept at it and after a month of continued usage, nasal irrigation changed my life (well, it still doesn't help me improve my guitar skills, but I mean on the nasal part). So as a general statement, this general concept - irrigating your nose was a godsend for me. I've read some horror stories on the net (brain gets damaged, people dying due to some reasons etc) - frankly I've never had any such issue, and for the record, my 6 year son does it regular (and it has benefitted him hugely too).Now, on to the products - here is how I'd rank 'nasal irrigators' in terms of ease of use1. Easiest: Electric powered pulsators (like this product and apparently the Grossan hydro pulse too which I haven't tried)2. Next Easiest: Batter powered pulsators (Waterpik pulsator)3. Traditional PotsWhy? Well, because if you are not using a powered device, then you are only using gravity to help the water pass through and depending on the status of your nose, it can get harder. The pulsator also helps in clearing up the passage. Finally, you'd think a battery is as good ,but trust me, as the battery starts weakening, the pulsator starts getting less effective and even though the water may pass through, the cleaning is not as effective. this is exactly the problem I faced with the Waterpik - a great device, but the battery would start depleting ver soon and it would be a gradual decline.In the electric powered department, there is this product and another from Grossan, I believe. I never tried the latter but own this one. Let me tell you why:1. I called the support line on a Sunday with general questions about the product. I expected a call back in a few days, but I got called back in 20mins by Glen Rocklin who I believe is a product engineer there (?). He was incredibly knowledgeable and obviously passionate. We spent an hour talking about the pros and cons. Not really an exciting topic, I'd admit, but well, I'm the classic technical consumer with a real past sinus problem and he the ultimate product owner. I came back very impressed. A product backed by this level of interest is saying something. And if you think this was pre-sales, I've communicated post sales as well with him, and I've found the same level of support.2. While this product costs $80, they gladly give away additional attachments for free. I needed a second pair of the atomizer and pulsating tips for my son (you could wash/rinse the same tips, but its a personal hygiene product and I'm not comfortable doing this). If you look at their website, each additional tip costs $15. So it would be an added $30 for me (pulsator + atomizer). They happily sent me a free 2nd set of accessories (shipping included) and all 4 tips - not just the two.3. It seems you can actually claim part of the cost of this device back from insurance (if your doctor signs off on a form they provide) - that's because they have an atomizer and its a legit medical device - this is what they told me. Frankly, given my past sinus issues, I'm sure I would have been able to get a good part of the cost back, but I just never got around going to my doctor. You should try it.4. The atomizer is really good. I don't use it, my son does. It has really helped him in keeping his throat moist and clean - try it out - don't ignore it5. This product is not as big as it looks. Most of us have a tendency to fill up our sink+countertops with all sorts of junk. I thought this would be too big, but when I opened it up, it was actually much more compact than I expected (but not as compact as the other hand held ones)The product however, is not without its, umm, niggles:1. I find it clunky. The way the water compartment is architected, its hard to pour water and salt into it and jiggle it easily to mix well. Thats primarily because of its 2 step water container design. Its hard to 'jiggle' and mix. As a work around, I bought a separate container with a cap, which I fill with water and salt, mix and then pour into the sinupulse.2. When you actually take out the water compartment to clean it, again due to the design, you will very likely pull out one of the tips that are seated in their cavities in the back along with it. You need to be conscious not to do it.3. The dial where you change settings of speed is very hard to use when your fingers are wet. I really wish they had made the dial differently -either easier to turn, or a raised plastic edge we could apply pressure to4. The button to keep the water from coming out (on the handle, not at the base) needs a good press to keep the water from flowing out. You need to use this while changing sides as its not convenient to reach out to the base unit while switching. I wish they made it simpler/smoother (thinking kids using it here)My ideal product would be a handheld (including base) version that is electric powered (or a rechargeable one) with an atomizer. Till then, this is a great product.