Navage

Saline Nasal Irrigation Starter Kit1.0 set

The Navage Nose Cleaner Starter Bundle - A SUGGESTION FOR YOUR CONGESTION... THAT WORKS!   

Designed with your nose in mind. Navage - the #1 DOCTOR RECOMMENDED Brand* in nasal irrigation - helps relieve nasal congestion and stuffiness by washing and moisturizing the nasal cavity with a pressure-controlled stream of saline. With one-touch, Navage uses gentle powered suction to flush out mucus and germs, and bacteria from your nasal passages.  Navage is drug-free and comes with pre-measured, 99.9% pure sea salt SaltPod capsules, so there's no salt measuring or mixing required.  Simply insert a SaltPod into the Navage device, fill it with distilled water,
and press start. Navage does the rest, leaving your nose clear so you can breathe easy! 

• Navage is AMERICA'S #1 IRRIGATOR - it's a gentle and safe way to relieve nasal congestion by flushing out mucus, germs, and allergens IN JUST 30 SECONDS. 
• Navage is EASY-TO-USE and DRUG-FREE - there are no medicinal side effects, and it can be used daily, as needed for LONG-LASTING results! 
• Navage is SAFE, when used as directed, for those who can't take many medications to relieve congestion, including those who are pregnant or nursing.  
• Navage operates with genuine Navage SaltPods, a CONVENIENT packaged saline solution to create a perfectly balanced nasal rinse. 
• The Navage Starter Bundle includes the Navage Nose Cleaner, 30 Original SaltPod capsules, 1 pair of Standard Nose Pillows and pre-installed batteries that last UP TO ONE-YEAR, depending on frequency of use, with no need to recharge.
• Cleared for use by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use by children 12 and older.  
• Always use distilled, micro-filtered (0.2 micron), freshly opened commercially bottled, or previously boiled and cooled to body temperature water when operating Navage Nose Cleaner. 

*Source: Among powered suction nasal irrigation devices; Nielsen  

Setting Up Your Nose Cleaner Is Easy!

The batteries are pre-installed. All you have to do is attach the nasal dock to the mechanical module. That's all there is to it!

Instructions for Use

1. Fill the upper tank to the Fill Line with warm water. The US FDA advises using filtered, distilled, or previously boiled water for nasal irrigation.

2. Place a new, unused Salt Pod capsule in the Crushing Chamber, foil-side down.

3. Close the Lid firmly until you hear it click shut, and do not reopen it.

4. Gently shake the device for a second or two to mix the Salt Pod contents with the water in the upper tank.

5. Run a little water over the Nose Pillows to make them easier to slip into your nostrils.

6. Arrows on the Nasal Dock indicate the direction of flow. The rinse goes into the nose through one Nose Pillow and nostril, and comes out of the nose through the other.

7. Locate the Power Button (see Exploded View on page 8), and firmly push the button all the way in. The pump will start and the Drain Valve will open, causing saline to flow from the Upper Tank into one nostril, around the back of the nose, and out the other nostril into the Lower Tank. The first few times, do this in front of a mirror and over a sink. Don't worry, you'll be a pro in no time!

8. The 3 P's guarantee your success with Navge: 

POSITIONING: Insert the Nose Pillows into your nostrils and center them. Do not block the pillow tips against the nasal walls. The pillows should be in snug, but not too snug. The flexible pillow stems can be bent to obtain a centered, comfortable fit. It's essential to keep the Nose Pillow tips centered and unblocked.

PRESSURE: Press the pillows into your nose firmly enough to create a seal. Once the cycle starts, back off a little. This will increase the flow. If you are pressing too hard and one of the pillow tips gets blocked against the nasal wall, then the suction will decrease or stop, and you may get water down your throat, slow flow, or no flow at all. That's why you should try backing off a little. Wiggling the nose pillows around in your nostrils can also help improve the seal.

POSTURE: Relax... Keep your head level, look forward, stand up straight, and do not bend over (Fig. 7). Breathe normally through your mouth.

9. Nasal irrigation is safe and effective, and because it is all-natural and drug-free, you can do it as often as you wish. To get the hang of it quickly, we recommend using your Navage several times in a row when you're first learning. 

10. A Navage cycle can last from 10 seconds to a minute depending on your personal anatomy and how congested you are. Most cycles last from 20 to 30 seconds. The cycle is complete when the upper tank is empty.

11. Release the power button and remove the pillows from your nostrils. Most users will have a little saline left in their nose. Tilt your head forward and gently blow your nose.

12. Twist off the bottom tank and empty it. Clean your device following the instructions in the Owner's Manual.  

RhinoSystems, Inc.

Intended for saline nasal irrigation to help relieve sinus congestion and stuffiness due to sinusitis, allergies, colds, flu, dry air, dust, smoke, and pollution.

1.  I'm getting water down my throat!   

• The key to success is to make your nasal cavity into a closed system, separate from the oral cavity. That's how the rinse can go in one nostril and out the other, and not down your throat. This results from closing the soft palate and for most new users it happens effortlessly. But not for everyone. What follows are tips if you are having trouble. Or give our awesome customer service team a call. They are daily Navage users themselves and can be reached at (800) 203-6400-7550.   
• Relax no one has ever drowned doing nasal irrigation! Seriously, the more relaxed you are, the easier it is. Nasal lavage is safe and effective and it is practiced every day by millions of daily users all over the world. For some new users there's a learning curve, and it may take 3 or 4 or 5 tries, but be assured that you'll master it too. Best of all, just like riding a bicycle, once you've got it, you've got it forever!   
• The nose pillows should be in snug, but not too snug. Press the pillows in firmly to create a seal. Once the cycle is initiated, back off a little to increase the flow. Don't block the tips against the inside walls of your nose. Less pressure usually results in more flow.   
• Breathe normally through your mouth.   
• Press your tongue firmly against the roof of your mouth and sing/say sung, holding the "ng" sound. This will force the tongue up and help lift and close the soft palate, making your nasal cavity a closed system!   
• Reverse the direction of flow. Rotate the nasal dock 180 degrees and the saline will then flow in the opposite direction. This usually makes a big difference so you should try both directions.

2. Power button won't push in, Part 1.

For the power button to work, a new Navage Salt Pod must be placed in the crushing chamber foil-side down and the lid clicked shut. The device only works when loaded with a genuine, unused Salt Pod. This is an important safety feature to avoid the painful stinging and burning that is caused by running plain, unsalted water through your nose. It is also super convenient and eliminates the uncertainty and mess of mixing and measuring. This is critical: If you reopen the lid, the Power Button will no longer work with that particular Salt Pod even if you re-close the lid. The button will be locked out and impossible to push in. (No Peeking!)

3. The Power Button won't push in, Part 2.  

Rinse the device with hot water for at least 30 seconds in the three places: the underside of the Crushing Chamber lid, inside the Crushing Chamber, and the Drain Pull. This will eliminate salt crystal buildup that can interfere with device operation. Make sure you time it. 30 seconds is the magic number and it's longer than you think! After rinsing, lift the Drain Pull to verify that it is not stuck. This is especially important if you haven't used your Navage for a while;

4. The button pushes in all the way but the pump doesn't start.

a. Visually reconfirm that the batteries are installed in the right direction. Fresh AA batteries should last at least 3 to 4 months of daily use. b. Rinse the device with hot water as described in #3 above. 

5. My nose is completely blocked and I can't breathe through either nostril.

For nasal irrigation to work, there must be room for the rinse to go in one nostril and come out the other. If you are extremely congested, space is limited and it will be slow at first. You may need to start and stop a few times to loosen the mucus and break up the congestion. We suggest the following tips when you're really stuffed up:
a. Irrigate for about 10 seconds; b. Gently blow your nose; c. Rotate the Nasal Dock 180 degrees to reverse the flow, and irrigate in the opposite direction for about 10 seconds; d. Gently blow your nose again; e. Rotate the Dock 180 degrees again; f. Repeat until the rinse begins to flow into the bottom tank. This repeated "back and forth" will help flush out the congestion and allow the rinse to flow from one nostril to the other. Persistence pays! 

Instructional videos and additional troubleshooting tips are available at navage.com. You can also email us at support@navage.com or call (800) 203-6400 during normal business hours. Our customer support reps are daily Navage users themselves, and they are caring,  knowledgeable, and eager to help!