From the Q & A sections:
Navage-
Q: How is this better than sinuplus?
A: My husband really likes the vacuum component. The Sinupulse just shoots the solution up your nose. That said, he's never tried the Sinupulse, only read the description. He said "The Navage sucks, the Sinupulse blows." Hope that helps!
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Amanda L on September 8, 2017
Q: Can you stop the water flow and have the machine suck everything out, or are you still left with some solution in your sinuses afterwards?
A: A little remains I have to agree with Georgia for best results I need a pulsating irrigator to really get the gunk out especially if I am battling a cold or infection the SinuPulse gets in there and digs everything out.
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AC on July 2, 2016
Q: I use a Sinupulse and the mucous (or infected nasty materials) goes down the sink..how does this thing not get clogged with slimy mucous?
A: It can get plugged but no worries, if water stops flowing, just pull Navage away from your nose. Then use Kleenex to wipe mucus away and keep going. Definitely something you'll do alone. Have never had mucus get plugged in the machine. Used twice a day for about two weeks, then once a day and finally once a week, or hardly at all. I had mucus that seemed to get stuck and choke me, but not any more. I love this thing.
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Renee Kassmeier on July 8, 2018
1.0 out of 5 stars $307 a year for saline pods? Designed to clear your sinuses AND your wallet.
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2018
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Pay close attention to the voices of warning about the cost of the saline pods. It’s clear the designers of this device worked overtime to make a saline pod design so particular that it could be patented. There are no sources for these pods other than the manufacturer. Oh, and the device will not run without a brand new pod. At $0.42 a pod (and that’s only if you buy 90 at once) and two uses per day, that’s $307 a year to use this. For salt water! That doesn’t include purchase cost! I wish I had listened to the people who tried to warn me about the daily cost to use this. But I assumed there had to be sources for knock-off saline pods. Wrong! Do the math on this before buying! Not worth it.
5.0 out of 5 stars It works great and little odd having water flushed through the nasal cavity but it works
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2020
Verified Purchase
My friends love this. I have not used it myself but I do enjoy watching it work (weirdo) lol . Seriously it works great they both said the suction power was good also said felt weird, you can actually hear the nasal passages being flushed then you can actually see what was inside. It would probably work good for people with allergies. Yes we probably wash and sanitize it after. I would suggest it.
Sinupulse-
Q: Is this better than the navage
A: No. Navage is much less messy, easier to use and more portable. The only thing is the with the navage you have to use their pods but they aren’t very expensive. I love the navage
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Linda on January 24, 2018
Sinupulse cleans better pulsating irrigation has been around for years and there are hundreds of medical studies that back it up. Navage is portable like a squeeze bottle or neti pot but hard to use and found it no better and way more expensive. Someone mentioned about Navage being cheaper thats just not true the cheapest one runs $90 and you must pay another 15.00/mo for their salt pods only. Thats almost $200 yr if you use it once a day $400 yr if you use it twice a day that is plain nuts. With the SinuPulse you can use any saline product including various holistic solutions or make your own saline with Mortons non iodized salt for pennies. Mix 1 tsp salt for 16 oz of water and be sure to use distilled water. Making you buy salt pods is a deal breaker for me but as anyone knows that has had to deal with sinus infections you'll pay anything for relief. The SinuPulse stops infections and is less expensive you can also check with your insurance company they may reimburse some do.
AmazonCustomer
· March 4, 2018
quick easy cleanup
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Tang on June 22, 2019Allergy season was bad this year and the allergy pills and nasal sprays were not cutting it
I was debating this over Navage since you can use your own mix which i use Xlear packets
It works amazing and i started with twice a day and now maybe every other day in the morning and it has kept my congestion in check.
Some times I add in some alkalol but i have not noticed much help with it.
The water tank seems big but it goes through fast
Navage is a batter operated suction device its a better mouse trap than a neti pot or squeeze bottle since you don't have to lean over a sink to use it but its still just a nasal wash device that rinses out the nasal passages for considerably more money. Personally, I question the hygiene of it since the solution that goes through your nose is than captured in the lower chamber. Seems like it could be a source of contamination and prefer the solution go down the sink not back into the unit. Pulsating irrigation for me is by far the best to remove bacteria and deal with infections it gets into areas the others just cant reach. I saw this posting by the company that developed the SinuPulse that explains a lot about the differences and hopefully you and others will find it useful - I did.
"We hope this does not come off too much as a marketing response but we receive this question quite often and is worthy of discussion. Many allergy and sinus sufferers have tried almost everything and feel as if they have run out of options and are looking for advice as well as a product that can deliver effective relief. As former Water Pik management we recognize and understand the unparalleled benefits of pulsating irrigation. We started Health Solutions over 20 years ago committed to design specialty pulsating irrigation devices and with nearly 40 years of experience bring these clinically proven benefits to allergy and sinus sufferers.
The manual nasal wash methods that include nasal wash bottles, neti pots, suction devices, and even battery operated units can be beneficial and some offer a portable low cost option to wash away airborne irritants and allergens. Neti pots rely on gravity and head position to rinse out the nasal passages but can be messy and uncomfortable. Nasal wash bottles rely fully on hand pressure and water volume for its cleansing benefit with little control and can risk contamination. A study that appeared in published medical reports found that almost a third of the irrigation bottles used by patients in the study were contaminated with bacteria. The various battery hand held nasal wash products are limited by minimal water capacity, their ability to use holistic rinses, durability, and performance. They are generally tied to double AA battery strength that provides limited performance that diminishes with each use. As a result, many sinus sufferers are looking for a step up in performance much like a manual toothbrush compared to a high speed sonic toothbrush. The 1200 pulse per minute intermittent pulsating rinse action used in the SinuPulse has been reported in published medical reports to be more effective at breaking down biofilms and removing bacteria than non pulsating methods. The pulsating rinse action can also help restore ciliary function for long term sinus relief and protection. The SinuPulse utilizes the leverage of the intermittent pulse action and a high capacity water tank, that holds up to 3X more saline, for superior cleansing benefit without excessive pressure for a safe and effective irrigation. In addition we have developed a patented pulsating spray atomizer for targeted delivery of various holistic rinses for even greater versatility and to compliment the pulsating cleansing rinse action. The SinuPulse also features dual fully adjustable pressure controls for finger tip control and individual comfort to meet all needs.
The business model that most nasal wash companies have is to provide a simple delivery system designed to maximize sales of their saline products either through product dependency, branding, or a proprietary design. This is referred to as the "razor blade mentality" where the emphasis is to drive repeat sales and profits on the consumable component (razor blade) not the razor. This is not unusual but it is important to identify where the emphasis is with regards to product design and performance. At Health Solutions our work with nationally recognized health care professionals including leading ENT's, Allergists, and Respiratory Specialists allows us to provide our customers with a state-of -the-art nasal irrigation system and information needed to ensure they receive the best possible results. Our primary objective is to provide our customers with the very best nasal irrigation system that can provide long lasting relief and be used with any saline or holistic rinse which is so important to ensure nasal irrigation is both economical and effective. We encourage our customers to contact us to discuss their individual needs as nasal irrigation can be a highly individual experience."
AmazonCustomer
· September 15, 2016
