Medicated Sinus Rinses (Bactroban, Betadine, ioRinse)

For patients who suffer from recurrent or persistent sinus infections as well as those wishing to diminish risk of a viral upper respiratory infections, medicated sinus rinses can be performed 1-2 times per day. Under the direction of a physician, such nasal rinses can be performed with betadine (aka, providone iodine prep solution) or ioRinse antiseptics which have both anti-bacterial as well as anti-viral properties or with prescription bactroban ointment which is effective against bacterial sinus infections. There are numerous other types of antibiotic sinus flushes available, but can only be obtained from compound pharmacies and are often not covered by insurance. Just FYI, there’s even probiotic sinus flushes! More info here (look under probiotic section): Background Info: Published back in 2004, researchers noted that daily saline nasal spray (plain old saltwater) use appears to significantly prevent symptoms of the common cold (which i