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Are you one of the millions of sinus and allergy sufferers? Is your nose stuffed up? Do you experience sinus headaches, allergy symptoms, infections, or post nasal drip? Does your treatment improve your body's disease fighting function, or are you simply treating the symptoms? The SinuPulse Elite® Advanced Sinus Irrigation System effectively cleanses and clears your sinuses gently and pleasantly, a powerful tool for the maintenance of clear & healthy sinuses - Without Drugs.
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Sinus Relief in Less Than a Minute
The SinuPulse Elite was developed and engineered in Switzerland to be the best and most advanced nasal sinus irrigation system in the world complete with state-of-the-art electronics and Intellipulse™ technology. The SinuPulse Elite® is an award-winning sinus irrigation system which features the patented SinuMist® function. It is the only sinus irrigator capable of delivering both a gentle pulsating mist spray for doctor recommended rinses, solutions, or simple moisturizing and a more thorough cleansing pulsating rinse to clear the sinuses and massage the nasal cilia to their normal, healthy state. It really is like having two units in one! The oscillating stream of saline gently breaks down bio-film and frees your cilia to help you clear your sinuses of infections and foreign substances that can lead to chronic infections and allergy symptoms.
The SinuPulse Elite is a soothing drug free device to relieve symptoms caused by sinus infections, sinusitis, allergies and the common cold including: post nasal drip, cough, congestion, sinus headaches, and irritated nasal passages. Recommended by leading health care professionals pulsating irrigation is supported by published medical reports.
Nasal Irrigation is believed to have originated over 5,000 years ago in ancient India. The practice of irrigation in ancient times consisted of manually sniffing a saltwater solution into the nostrils to help relieve nasal congestion by rinsing the sinus passages of pollens originating from grasses, weeds, flowers and trees. Modern day neti pots and nasal wash bottles continue this tradition and have changed little over the last 5,000 years. However, advancements have been made in both the design of sinus irrigation delivery systems and the solutions used to clean the nose of inflammatory irritants responsible for allergy and sinus symptoms.Imagine rain drops falling from the sky landing on the soil with a gentle force that breaks apart soil particles. As this process continues, runoff water travels over the ground, collecting more soil particles dislodged by the rain and transports them to a new location. Pulsatile irrigation mimics a cleansing process present in nature. The SinuPulse Elite® pulsating treatment is gentle, pleasant, & soothing leaving you feeling clear and fresh. The sinus system uses ordinary saline, or for best results, our enhanced SinuAir® nasal irrigation solution.
The SinuPulse Elite advanced features include: state-of-the-art Micro Touch power button, electronic LED display, encapsulated motor and pump assembly to resist wear from saline, improve durability and performance. fully adjustable pressure and pause control on handle for finger tip control, hypo allergenic design, calibrated pulse rate, measurement scale, hi-capacity water tank with hygienic cover, soft color coded nasal tips for family members, and sinus treatment information.
View Product Demo | Allergy Statistics
Affects as many as 40 to 50 million people in the United States.
Allergic diseases affect more than 20% of the U.S. population.
Allergic diseases are the sixth leading cause of chronic disease in the United States.
At least 35.9 million people in the United States have seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever).
Approximately 14.1 million physician office visits each year are attributed to allergic rhinitis.
The estimated overall costs of allergic rhinitis in the United States in 1996 totaled $6 billion.
Sinusitis develops in approximately 31 million Americans each year.
Chronic sinusitis affects nearly 35 million people in the United States.
18 million office visits to primary care physicians resulting in a diagnosis of sinusitis annually.
Overall health care expenditures attributable to sinusitis in the United States over $5.8 billion.
The incidence of sinusitis in asthmatic subjects ranges from 40 to 75%.
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"I recommend the SinuPulse Elite from Health Solutions Medical Products. Our team has been using their sinus irrigation products as part of our regular healthcare regimen. We have found the products help our players that suffer from allergies and sinus problems."
Gary Vitti,
6X NBA World Champion Head Athletic Trainer of the Los Angeles Lakers |
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"Our players and staff have been working with the sinus irrigation products from Health Solutions Medical Products Corporation and the SinuPulse Elite with great results. They have definitely been great holistic tools to use in our training room for our players that suffer with chronic allergy and sinus problems. I highly recommend their use as an effective and natural treatment for allergy and sinus relief."
Jim Ramsay
Head Athletic Medical Trainer, 4X NHL Stanley Cup Champion New York Rangers
Head Athletic Trainer for the gold medal-winning Team Canada at the 2002 Winter Olympics |
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"I recommend the SinuPulse Elite® from Health Solutions, it is the premier state-of-the-art nasal irrigation device and the only one capable of delivering both a gently moisturizing mist spray or a more thorough cleansing pulsating rinse. One of the most therapeutic measures in completely eliminating a sinus infection and treating sinusitis. It can help quickly and dramatically."
Dr. Robert S. Ivker, Author of the Best Selling Book "Sinus Survival"
President, American Holistic Medical Association
Fellow, American Academy of Family Physicians
Clinical Instructor, Dept. of Family Medicine and Otolaryngology
University of Colorado, School of Medicine - Boulder, CO |
- SinuPulse Elite® Contents:
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- SinuPulse Elite® Advanced Nasal Sinus Irrigation System
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- 2 Sinus Tips (1 pulsating stream and 1 pulsating spray)
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- 2 Throat Tips (1 pulsating stream and 1 pulsating spray)
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- SinuAir™ Saline Mix (30 packets)
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- Sinus Survival Tips, by Dr. Rob Ivker
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- Free 2 year limited warranty protection on top of standard 1year warranty
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- FDA Registered, UL and CE Approved
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
130 of 136 people found the following review helpful.
Amazing relief!!
By BKD
I've also used a neti pot, but this is far superior. I have severe allergies, year round, and a friend recommended the neti pot which my doctor had never mentioned. It worked so well, right off the bat, that I purchased this, and I'm amazed. It takes only a few minutes, and I use it once in the morning and once before bed just as part of my normal routine. The thing is terrific, and I get instant relief PLUS the nighttime usage has really helped that early morning stuffiness. I can't get over the change. If you suffer allergies or other sinus issues, this could really, really improve your comfort level. I still have to take my meds, but at least now I can stay on top of problem, and I give full credit to the SinuPulse. It sounds like I'm one of their employees, but I'm not, just a regular person with allergies. And I'm breathing!! YAY!
186 of 198 people found the following review helpful.
I Wish I Had Tried the SinuPulse Sooner!
By Rita Senator
I am a registered nurse for 24 years and have suffered with chronic sinusitis for 15+ years. I have tried everything from making changes in my environment to nasal irrigation. My allergist, ENT, and general practitioner have all suggested I irrigate my sinuses twice a day. They say it's like washing your face. It makes sense.
I have done this off and on for years using a bulb syringe, a neti pot, and then the plastic squeeze bottle. I felt like the daily irrigation was doing nothing and I was still getting sinus infections. Plus, I kept getting fluid in my ears. So I resorted to just using the irrigation when I did get a sinus infection.
I happened to be talking to another nurse and she suggested I try a pulsating irrigator. I had seen the Grossan irrigator before, but thought, "What could it possibly do for me that the others do not?" I also thought, "I am willing to try anything." So I went to order it online and that is when I saw the SinuPulse. At this time, I didn't know which product to try since they cost the same and seemed to do the same thing.
I called and spoke with a service rep at Health Solutions. I was impressed that he took so much of his time to talk to me. He explained to me what the SinuPulse did. He emphasized how the SinuPulse sends a gentle but leveraged pulsating saline rinse into the nasal passages and lower sinuses. This pulsating action is more effective at removing debris because it can penetrate and get into more areas of the sinuses than a simple nasal wash product like a neti pot or bottle. It also helps to break down biofilm, massage the mucosa, and helps restore the function of the cilia. (The cilia are the microscopic hairs which naturally move debris from the sinus passages.)
I think the SinuPulse is well designed. The unit has no latex or rubber which is great for me since I am sensitive to these materials. The plastic is antimicrobial. The unit holds about 1 liter of solution. In addition to the nasal irrigation tip, there is an atomizer. I do not see this feature on the grossan product. By using this tip, you can administer a fine spray of saline into the sinus cavities. This is much more effective than using a saline spray bottle to keep your nose moist. You can also use it to administer medications or other rinses much more effectively than a simple spray. (I would consult with your physician about what solutions you can use with the atomizer.) When I have a sinus infection, I will use Pulmicort Respules, a steroid used for asthmatics in a nebulizer. (They inhale it.)
Besides the nasal irrigation tips, there are two for the throat. I didn't think I would use them. But I did and it helped tremendously. I sometimes get a nagging cough even though my sinuses feel clear. I guess there is still a fine layer of post nasal drip even after you irrigate the sinuses. It also has the atomizer tip to administer a fine mist your throat as needed.
When I first got the SinuPulse I had just finished a course of antibiotics for a sinus infection. But as usual, the sinus infection was not completely gone. I figured I would be on yet another course of antibiotics soon. Instead I tried the SinuPulse and within a week, the sinus infection was completely gone.
The other nice feature is the adjustable pressure. There is a knob to adjust the strength of the water pressure. With the sinus infection, my ears were starting to feel full. So I just irrigated my sinuses on the lowest setting. My ears did not get worse, in fact they cleared up since I was able to still irrigate my sinuses. In the past I would not irrigate my sinuses because it would just make my ears worse.
I am still amazed at how much clearer my sinus passages are after using the SinuPulse. I cannot believe how much better I feel. When I had the sinus infection, I used over a liter twice a day to irrigate my sinuses. Now I am in maintenance mode and use just 500cc twice a day.
I still use medication. One medication I use is Astelin, a nasal spray. Now when I use it after irrigating, the medication does not drip back out of my nose like usual. I'm guessing my sinus passages are clearer and the medication is covering more surface area.
I have been lazy and skipped irrigating my sinuses, but I find myself needing to irrigate my sinuses. Like most everyone, it is a hassle to irrigate your sinuses no matter what you use. But for the first time, I feel like this product is working, so I am using it.
I have noticed I have used less decongestants and expectorants too. I just haven't needed them. Knock on wood, I have not had a sinus related headache since I started using it. I tend to get many headaches along with the sinusitis.
You do need to get a system down and when you do, it only takes minutes and is very easy to use. It is not messy like the neti pot or squeeze bottle. With those, I would always get water everywhere including the mirror.
The true test will be how I do over time. I usually get a sinus infection about every 2-3 months. So, I'll have to see how I do especially with the cold and flu season approaching. At least now, I feel like I have some control over my situation and do not feel like I will have to suffer so much from sinus infections!
When I think of what one sinus infection costs, the SinuPulse is nothing. I have down time because I feel so awful. Then I end up spending money for at least one or two doctor visits, antibiotics, and sometimes a CT scan.
However, the rep at Health Solutions, told me to try the saccharin test. To do this, you place a little powder sweetener (like Sweet N Low) just inside your nose up against the septum and time how long it takes for you to taste the sweetener in the back of your throat. The first time I tried it, I never tasted it even after two tries and over one hour. Although, I did have a sinus infection still. I repeated the test about a week after the infection was gone and could taste the sweetener at 22 minutes.
I did look on the internet for information about the saccharin test. It is an easy way to test the "mucociliary" function in the nasal and sinus cavities. I plan to use this test to monitor my progress with the SinuPulse.
Some reviews I have read about the other irrigator claimed it can wear out early from the exposure to saline. The SinuPulse comes with a two year warranty. So I was not worried about investing in this product.
The SinuPulse comes with a certificate of medical necessity that can be completed by any physician for possible insurance reimbursement. Apparently many insurance companies will cover some of the cost and reimburse.
I highly recommend the SinuPulse to anyone who suffers from sinus problems. I think children could use it too as long as they are supervised.
43 of 44 people found the following review helpful.
Great results! You won't regret buying it
By B. Canning-Spooner
I'm very pleased with this device because it does what it's supposed to - flush out your sinuses.
I've suffered with nasal congestion all my life. This product is an essential treatment.
It's funny, we wash our hands regularly, change the oil in our cars and vacuum our floors but most people never think to clean of the most used and vital parts of our body - our airways and nasal passages!
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