I Accidentally Used Vinegar And Salt Instead Of Distilled Water

Posted on Wed, 29 May 2019

Question: I accidentally used vinegar and salt instead of distilled water and salt as a sinus rinse...can I do anything to soothe it now?

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
ice application, deep breathing exercises,fresh air walk.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to Ask A Doctor services.
I have read your query and here is my advise.

* As per my clinical experience, accidental use of Vinegar ans salt as sinus rinse may
show up with mucosa irritation, nasal discharge for some period of time.

* Guidelines for best recovery

- Saline solution with distilled water as rightly done.
- Ice pack application over nasal surface helps great by soothing blood vessels
underneath the skin surface.
- Deep breathing exercises and walk in fresh air.
- Avoid congested spaces or low air humidity.
- Maintain hydration with plenty of liquids.
- Tablet paracetamol or decongestant as cetrizine if there is redness, burning to
considerable extent.

* Follow up after 24 hours or early as per the need.

Hope this will help you for sure.
Wish you best health.

Regards.
Dr Bhagyesh ( MS consultant surgeon )

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj