Don't Take Our Word For It . . .
Users and Doctors Share Their Opinions on the Grossan Pulsatile Irrigation Tips
"Dr. Grossan: This is the best health investment I have made. I work in the GAO Building in Washington D.C. which is a"sick building". I had various health problems from the indoor air, and the Grossan tip really helped my symptoms. You are a great INVENTOR, as well as a DOCTOR. Martin T., Fredericksburg, VA"

"I would like to order the [Grossan Original] Nasal irrigator tip ... My name is Dana, from North Carolina, and I was referred by Kristi in PA. I just want to commend you on a much promoted and well-liked product for CF patients. Thank you, Dana

"Your nasal irrigator is the best thing since Kleenex!!  For the first time in 20 years, I have no sinus pain, no chronic infection.  My sinus surgery last year helped, of course, but even after the surgery, I still had some infection, pain, etc., and it wasn't until I started using the irrigator that I finally got it cleared up.  A million thanks!"

Joan O.

"Yes [nasal irrigation with the] Grossan sinus irrigator tip works WONDERS!!! Since Jan '95 I have not missed a single day of nosewashing with the tip ...

THERE ARE THREE WAYS TO IRRIGATE BUT THE VERY BEST method of irrigation is to use the GROSSAN SINUS IRRIGATOR TIP . . . When I was very sick, I used to irrigate three - five times a day. I still do it twice a day. My sinus health has been very good since I made the tip a part of my life. If I get a cold or my mucus membranes get irritated by pollen or mold or dust then BOOM - my sinuses swell shut and are infected! However, I have now gone 23 months without a single cold or sinus infection because I wash my nose daily!!! TRY IT! YOU'LL LOVE IT!!! -Nestor A.

"I recently purchased a Grossan Sinus Irrigator system... In my opinion this is one of the safest, and most significant health care devices that I have seen in some time. I am a nurse practitioner, and I have numerous patients with allergy symptoms and asthma. Since moving from Idaho to north San Diego county a little over a year ago, I developed significant problems with asthma myself as a result of a chronic sinus condition. I tried antihistimines, nasal steroids, inhaled steroids, and even two bouts of oral steroids for a couple of flares of asthma not responding well to bronchodilators. I read about your product in Patient Care magazine in an article on sinusitis earlier this year. I have been symptom free about a week or so after I began using the device. I have never written a testimonial before or endorsed a product, but I felt so strongly about the positive effects of this product that I felt compelled to write and let you know. This product makes tremendous sense, and has the potential to help reduce health care costs in terms of office visits, prescriptions (two months of Claritin is more expensive than this whole unit) let alone the cost (and side effects) of over the counter medications. This product is safe and has no side effects. I have already recommended it to several of my patients. I am sure glad I saw that article - keep up the good work!"

Gail RN. MSN, FNP-C
Boise, ID

"Nasal Irrigation can potentially be the most therapeutic measure in completely eliminating a sinus infection.  It can help quickly and dramatically.  I've heard from people who have had an infection for months that within two days of beginning irrigation, the infection was gone, and did not return, even if irrigation was  not continued beyond a few days."

Dr. Robert S. Ivker
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
"No neonatologist worth his or her salt can fail to be interested in this brochure for "The GrossanDevice" - a stunning example of American knowhow, entrepeneurial spirit, and the capitalist system in action."

Ahmanson Pediatric Center
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA

"A particularly helpful strategy in the treatment and prevention of chronic sinusitis is saline washing using the Grossan Sinus Irrigator.  The force of the apparatus in propelling the fluid through the nose is so effective in clearing blocked passages that, if it is done regularly, some patients with persistent or chronic sinusitis need no drug treatment at all."

Patient Care Magazine/February 1997
Gary Rachelefsky, M.D.
Associate Director Allergy-Immunology  U.C.L.A School of Medicine Los Angeles, CA
Raymond G. Slavin M.D.
Professor of Internal Medicine St. Louis University School of  Medicine, St. Louis, Mo.
Ellen R. Wald, M.D.
Professor of Pediatrics-Otolaryngology, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
"In situations where there has been prior surgery, and chronic or recurrent purulent sinusitis continues to occur, pulsatile sinus irrigation with dilute salt water on a daily basis using a Grossan nasal irrigator device ... is frequently recommended. Besides the obvious mechanical cleansing affect, the pulsatile action is thought to help stimulate the nasal cilia back to normal function (one of main principles of contemporary sinus surgery is to preserve any and all normal respiratory mucosa as is possible so as to prevent subsequent cilia-related sinus problems).  An additional advantage of this irrigation technique is that topical antibiotic solutions such as gentamicin can be used to treat infection, which can often be primarily superficial or surface infection."

Steve Dankle, MD
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Milwaukee, Wis

"Many people with asthma or other respiratory conditions also have nasal and  sinus symptoms. Drainage from your nose and sinuses may get into the lungs,  especially at night, worsening breathing symptoms. A salt water nasal wash  helps reduce this possibility. Some people call this a nasal irrigation. This  procedure removes mucus and bacteria from your nose and  reduces symptoms of postnasal drip and nasal congestion. Use ... the Grossan® Nasal Irrigator Tip [system].  Pour the saline solution into the water reservoir ...[and irrigate] at the lowest possible pressure. Insert the tip just inside your nostril and allow the fluid  to run out of your mouth or other nostril. Blow your nose lightly.  Repeat the procedure with the other nostril."

National Jewish Medical and Research Center
Global Leader in Lung, Allergic, and Immune Diseases
Denver, Colorado

"You HAVE to get the Grossan irrigator and get your sinuses to drain again! That helped me after two surgeries. The cilia in your sinuses stop working after a while and the ... [Original Grossan Nasal Irrigator Tip] attachment pulses at the same rate as your cilia are supposed to. Try it but be patient. It takes a while. "

Carole


"I had chronic sinus headaches that would start mid-afternoon. I found that steaming my sinuses for 10 minutes 2x a day mostly prevented them.  When I switched to your irrigator, I found that 1x a day, everyday, would completely prevent them. I suspect is has more to do with keeping the sinus tissue hydrated then with flushing out debris/restoring cillia. So, I irigate all the time.Thanks for your product."

Matthew
the university of michigan
Dept of Physics

"I have employed your sinus irrigator to treat my five year old son's sinusitis problems. He has selective IGA deficiency, and has been on antibiotics almost consistently for the past three years. Since using the irrigator, he has been free of sinus infection. This has been for three months! It is not plausible that he would have had any three month period without infection which would require antibiotic treatment. He has come down with "cold" virus during this period, however, using only the irrigator and occasional OTC antihistimine, he has managed to recover with no lasting sinusitis. To my wife and I, this is essentially a miracle! I extend my deepest gratitude to you for bringing this practical low cost treatment to the market."

Leslie
Chicago, Ill

"About 9 months ago I purchased your nasal irrigator attachment.... This simple inexpensive device has improved my health dramatically and has restored the quality of my life without drugs or extensive medical treatment.

I wanted to take this moment to thank you personally for making this device available to the public and because it gave me back something I thought I had lost forever, my health. Your kind words of advice over the 'net' and commitment to solving patient problems qualifies you for sainthood. Thank you so much once again and I shall never forget all that you have done for me." Mark
Orlando, Florida

"I am sure that you don't remember me sending you email last year. However your answer to my letter is attached. Unfortunately, I couldn't get my ENT to prescribe antibiotics .... However he (as well as my allergist) approved my use of the Grossan Ststem. In fact the allergist enthusiastically recommends my use of it. To make a long story short, I with the help of your [Grossan Original Nasal Irrigator] attachment, and antibiotics got rid of the infection. I discovered the cause of the infection myself. It was the Claritin, that caused congestion that caused the infection. I have now taken myself off antihistamines completely. This makes the ...[Grossan Original Nasal Irrigator] attachment doubly important, as when I irrigate the nose, the swelling disappears, and my nose feels comfortable for a few hours. this makes my survival with inhaled steroids (rhinocort), Guiafed pd, and allergy shots tolerable.

I got through the winter without another sinus infection, despite the fact that I had a bad cold, or mild flue. (Probably a cold). I did this through aggressive irrigation of the sinus, guiafed pd. (at 57 years old that is the strongest my prostate can stand), and when the guiafed couldn't control the congestion toward the end of the infection, I added betadine solution... My allergist agreed with this regimen. Every bit of this I learned in the newsgroup that you and Dr Tichenor contribute to. I just wish to say thanks for being there, Thanks for inventing the ... [Grossan Original Nasal Irrigator] attachment, and to let you know that there are many silent fans out there." -Dale

"Well, I finally got myself one!!! Yeah! It is great! In addition to my regular aerobic exercising and yoga, this helps me control the terrible sinus condition. Right now with the dry climate in Tucson the irrigator helps with that too. I use it 3 times a day with warm water.

I strongly recommend everyone getting one. It is much easier and faster to use this method then any other." Sonia
Tucson, AZ

"I can't say enough good things about the Grossan irrigator. It's really making a difference for me."

Clare
Kansas City, KS

"I got my Grossan irrigator tip yesterday and used it twice, and once this morning. And I can honestly say that this method for me is better than any other mode of irrigation I have tried. Between a 2 hour game of basketball and the Grossan tip, I feel as clear this morning as I have felt in a very long time. I say *highly recommended* and two thumbs up to Dr. Grossan.  I can't wait to get home tonight and use it again."

Aaron
Seattle, WA

"I just got the tip and used it for the first time today. The Grossan tip really makes things easy.

Thank yew!" Cyndi
Arlington, TX

"Since I've been using the Grossan irrigator, I have had very few infections, and those respond in one course."

Don
Tampa, Fla

"Do try [irrigation with] the Grossan Nasal Irrigator adaptor. It's worked wonders for me!"

Lynn
Los Angeles, CA

"HEY y'all - news flash!  I got my Grossan irrigator tip yesterday and used it twice, and once this morning. And I can honestly say that this method for me is FAR better than any other mode of irrigation I have tried."

Steve
Boston, MA

"I would recommend a Grossan Nasal Irrigator . . . to irrigate sinus passages with saline at least twice daily. My wife's ENT recommended this prior to & after her surgery, and it helps immensely to help clear nasal passages. This has helped her greatly with her sinus problems. She swears by it.'

Roy
Phoenix, AZ

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Last update 2002 August 19