Hana Solomon, M.D.
Nasal Irrigation
Hana R. Solomon, graduate of the University of Missouri Medical School and board certified pediatrician has practiced primary care for 20 plus years. Her focus has always been on patient empowerment, prevention and education with the ultimate goal to reduce medication use whenever possible. Dr. Hana has been a guest writer for Medscape WEBMD on allergy alternatives, has been a guest lecturer for both health care providers and the end consumer, has authored numerous articles in the field of nasal health, and has been featured in numerous national publications.
Her passion has led her to patent the USA- made nasal wash delivery system which is easy, effective and convenient, even for little children and busy adults.
Hana R. Solomon, graduate of the University of Missouri Medical School and board certified pediatrician has practiced primary care for 20 plus years. Her focus has always been on patient empowerment, prevention and education with the ultimate goal to reduce medication use whenever possible. Dr. Hana has been a guest writer for Medscape WEBMD on allergy alternatives, has been a guest lecturer for both health care providers and the end consumer, has authored numerous articles in the field of nasal health, and has been featured in numerous national publications.
Her passion has led her to patent the USA- made nasal wash delivery system which is easy, effective and convenient, even for little children and busy adults.
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Articles by Hana Solomon, M.D.
November 27, 2007
Most women develop some degree of nasal congestion during their pregnancy called PREGNANCY RHINITIS. Medications are not a safe option but according to the MAYO CLINIC, hypertonic nasal washes can address this bothersome but not serious condition safely and effectively.
Most of us have experience...
November 27, 2007
My patients often say “you want me to do what” for nasal congestion from colds and other infections. I explain why nasal washing makes so much sense, why it is safe, and why it is effective in reducing both the symptoms and the use of medications. I then demonstrate the simple technique to little o...
October 17, 2007
Hypertonic Solution
1. Most popular, supersaturated with salt
2. Shrinks swollen membranes via osmosis by drawing fluid out of swollen tissues
3. Saltier than the body
4. Improves mucus flow
5. Thins thick sticky secretions effectively
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October 17, 2007
My patients often say, “You want me to do what?” when they complain to me about their dry, crusted or drippy nose. I suggest washing because it just makes sense to begin with washing before offering medications. Nasal washing makes sense because it is safe, effective and economical. I have found th...
October 01, 2007
From the air filter in your car to the lint filter in your clothes dryer, one thing is certain: If they are not clean, they just do not work. That’s the common wisdom behind nasal cleansing.
The nose is the body’s filter, our great defender. This exquisitely effective filtering system is an impo...
October 01, 2007
What will you do without Sudafed on YOUR side of the counter? Pseudoephedrine is being removed from the aisles of your grocery store and pharmacy because of potential abuse related to the drug. Yet, as the commercials says, ‘If you have congestion, SUDAFED is on Aisle 5”. Pseudoephedrine (soo-doe-e...
October 01, 2007
This is a common complaint that I overhear at the gym, in the grocery store, and countless other social gatherings. This statement is usually followed by, “I’m taking every medicine I can find, and I’ve even seen my doctor . . . but I still feel congested, I itch, I sneeze, I cough, and I miss my s...