About Navage SaltPod Saline Concentrate Capsules
Naväge SaltPod Saline concentrate capsule is a scientifically formulated combination of pure sea salt and purified water. When it is placed in the nose cleaner crushing chamber and the lid is closed, the SaltPod concentrate bursts into the upper tank's warm water and immediately dissolves, creating perfectly balanced isotonic saline in the same ratio of salt to water that occurs naturally in the body. Doctors agree that isotonic saline is the basic building block for nasal irrigation. Use with the Navage Saline Nasal Irrigation Kit for fast, all-natural sinus relief. Your nose is your body's air filter, and the first line of defense against allergens, dirt, and dangerous airborne germs. Clean it daily with easy-to-use Naväge.
Key Benefits & Features
- Scientifically formulated concentrate of pharmaceutical-grade sea salt and purified water for the perfect nasal rinse.
- Provide just the right amount of pure saline concentrate to create perfectly balanced isotonic saline in the same salt-to-water ratio that naturally occurs in your body.
- Patented system eliminates measuring and mess, and the uncertainty that goes with it.
- For use with the Navage Nose Cleaner to help relieve sinus congestion and stiffness due to sinusitis, allergies, colds, flu, dry air, dust, smoke and pollution.
- Naväge SaltPods have a laboratory validated shelf life of 4+ years.
- Made in the USA.
- Cautions: If you experience pain during use, discontinue immediately and consult a health care practitioner.
Navage SaltPod Saline Concentrate Capsules FAQs
How does Naväge Work?
here's how Naväge works: In one nostril, around the back of the nose, and out the other nostril. For most people, this takes less than 30 seconds! This is made possible by gentle suction, powered by a precisely engineered, miniature diaphragm pump that draws the irrigant from the upper tank, through the nose, and into the lower tank.
Long version: Saline enters the nose through one nostril, flows to the back of one side of the nasal cavity, makes a U-turn at the posterior margin of the nasal septum (that's the gap between the rear edge of the nasal septum and the rear wall of the nasal cavity), flows back through the other side of the nasal cavity to the front of the nose, and then out the other nostril.
The beauty of Naväge is it's so easy to change the direction of flow, either from left-to-right or from right-to-left. The nasal dock rotates freely in both directions as shown in the picture below. When you rotate the nasal dock 180 degrees, the saline will flow in the opposite direction. This can make a significant difference with respect to the ease of flow and speed of an irrigation cycle. The direction that works easiest and fastest for you will depend on your own personal nasal anatomy.
We recommend that for best results you change the direction of flow on a regular basis. Even though most users find that Naväge flows faster in one direction than the other, the best practice is to reverse direction at least once a week.
Nasal irrigation is clinically proven to help:
- Provide safe, non-drowsy, drug-free relief from allergies such as pollen, mold, dust, and pets;
- Provide relief from sinus congestion, runny nose, sneezing, stuffiness, post nasal drip, sinus headaches, and itchy nose.
The bottom line: If you irrigate regularly you will rely less on other medications, make fewer trips to the doctor, breathe better through your nose, snore less, sleep deeper, and feel and be healthier. Clean Nose, Healthy Life!
What type of water should I use?
Always use one of these types of water:
- Distilled
- Micro-filtered (through 0.2 micron)
- Commercially bottled; freshly opened
- Previously boiled and cooled to lukewarm or body temperature; used promptly
Can more than one person use Naväge?
The Naväge Nose Cleaner is engineered so the “before-rinse” (clean saline) and the “after-rinse” (waste saline) never touch. This makes the risk of spreading germs from one user to another relatively low. That said, the best practice hygienically is for each user to have his or her own device.
Is Naväge safe?
Yes, Naväge is a safe product to use. From time to time, news stories and other public attention is drawn to two potential risks associated with nasal irrigation devices when manufacturer and/or CDC instructions are not followed:
- Bacteria concerns when the proper water is not used in the device
- Bacteria and/or virus concerns when nasal irrigation devices are not properly cleaned after use.
To avoid these potential risks:
- Always use water that is distilled, micro filtered (through 0.2 microns), commercially bottled (freshly opened) or previously boiled and cooled to lukewarm or body temperature, used promptly. Follow the published recommendations from the CDC regarding water used for nasal irrigation: CDC Guidance.
- Properly clean the device after use so that viruses and bacteria from your nose are not transferred to the device and the germs are not given the opportunity to colonize and be reintroduced into the nose upon subsequent use.
- If you use the device daily and rinse it thoroughly before and after use, the risk is quite small. If the device is properly cleaned after use, the risk can be eliminated completely.
How should I wash this product?
- Upper and lower tanks, nose pillows, and nasal dock. These should be detached and washed after each use. Anti-bacterial dishwashing soap or diluted white vinegar (half-water, half-vinegar) are recommended cleaning agents.
- Center module. Wipe the center module with a damp cloth. Do not immerse it; it is not waterproof.
- Crushing chamber lid (1 and 2). Rinse with hot water to melt away dried salt crystals.
- Drain pull (3). Rinse by lifting the drain pull and running water through the upper tank drain.
The Naväge Nose Cleaner is not dishwasher or microwave safe. Exposing the tanks to heat will warp them and prevent them from sealing to the center module. Cleaning the Nose Cleaner in a dishwasher voids the warranty.
How long is an Irrigation Cycle?
A Naväge cycle can last from about 10 seconds to a minute, depending on personal anatomy and congestion. Most cycles last from 20 to 30 seconds. The cycle is complete when the upper tank is empty. For persons with a deviated septum the irrigation cycle may take longer depending on how deviated the septum is. However, with practice and patience it will work!
Will I feel the water going through my nose?
Actually, you'll hardly feel anything during the irrigation cycle! Best of all, nasal irrigation provides the immediate benefit of a clean nose and relief from sinus congestion.
How often can I use Naväge?
You can use the Naväge Nose Cleaner as often as you wish! We suggest you use Naväge twice a day, just like brushing your teeth. However, Naväge is completely natural and drug-free, and health professionals agree that it’s safe to use as often as needed or wanted.
We recommend that new users use Naväge twice a day for the first couple of weeks-once in the morning and again before bed. This will give you a very good idea of the benefits you can enjoy with daily nasal care. Ultimately, you will find your own level of use. It may be three times a day; it may be three times per week; it may be more in the winter or more during heavy pollen seasons. But in our experience, once a Naväge user masters the system (and for most people it doesn't take long at all-just a few irrigation cycles!) you will find the optimal level for yourself.
Best of all, because Naväge is affordable and easy to use, you can find out very quickly for yourself how Naväge will benefit you!
What's in the Naväge SaltPod capsule?
Naväge SaltPod capsules contain two ingredients: salt and water. There are no drugs. The salt is pharmaceutical grade, containing over 99.99% sodium chloride with zero additives and fillers. (For comparison, table salt is about 98% sodium chloride and 2% additives, including iodine, sodium aluminosilicate, magnesium carbonate and other impurities.) The water is purified with carbon filtration, double deionization, ultra-violet (UV) sterilization, and a sub-micron finishing filter. The result is pure H2O.
Can I travel with Naväge?
Neither the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) nor the airlines impose limitations on traveling with the Naväge Nose Cleaner. It can be packed in your carry-on or checked baggage.
The situation with SaltPod capsules is a little different. According to the TSA website, passengers may bring up to a quart-sized bag of liquids in a carry-on. The individual items must be in small containers that are each 3.4 ounces or less. According to TSA, "Placing these items in a small bag and separating them from your carry-on baggage facilitates the screening process. Pack items that are in containers larger than 3.4 ounces or 100 milliliters in checked baggage."
The good news is that each Naväge SaltPod contains one-quarter of an ounce (0.25 oz.) of saline concentrate, so you can carry on as many SaltPods as can be placed in a quart-sized Ziploc bag (it's a lot!). You can easily pack up to a dozen SaltPods and still have room for other liquids.
Can I make my own saline solution?
No, the Naväge Nose Cleaner requires a new, unused SaltPod capsule in its crushing chamber for each use. Correctly formulated saline is critically important to avoiding injury. Sensitive tissue lines the inside of the nose and exposing it to water that has no salt, too little salt, or too much salt will cause a painful burning sensation. Because the Naväge SaltPod capsule is precisely formulated, it instantly produces a perfectly balanced nasal rinse, every single time!
