While I have only had the Waterpik SWI 615 Sinusense Water Pulsator for just under 1 week, I am already a huge fan! As I noted in the review preview, I was rather nervous to use it. Many of the reviews on Amazon.com and other similar sites said that there were issues with water leaking into the battery housing and to avoid the product until those issues were resolved. I'm not sure if the manufacturer changed the product or not, but I have not had any problems. Knowing how the product is assembled, I have to assume that the problems are caused by user error.
With the aforementioned problem not posing an issue for me, I am happy to report that the Waterpik SWI 615 Sinusense Water Pulsator is a great product. I have had sinus issues for years. I had polyps removed and my sinus openings enlarged almost 10 years ago. I've had intense sinus pressure and infections consistently over the last 2 years and was beginning to think that the polyps were back. Since the polypectomy was the absolute worst pain I could imagine, I was not rushing to have it again.
In the last week, I have used the Waterpik SWI 615 Sinusense Water Pulsator daily before bed. My sinus pressure and most recent infection are gone. I also cannot remember the last time I was able to breathe as well as I can today. My ability to breathe freely is most likely a combination of the effects of the Waterpik SWI 615 Sinusense Water Pulsator alone as well as the Waterpik SWI 615 Sinusense Water Pulsator allowing my Nasonex nasal spray to work more effectively. If these results continue, I think I will be using this product every day for the foreseeable future. While the cost of the WaterPik Sinusense Soothing Saline Easy-Pour Packs adds up, at about 12¢ per day (120 for $15 on Amazon), it's certainly worth it. It's even cheaper through Walgreens using the manufacturer coupon and Walgreens rewards.
Using the Waterpik SWI 615 Sinusense Water Pulsator isn't the most comfortable thing, but it's definitely not painful either. The sensation is similar to getting water up your nose while swimming. I have found that using warmer water is more comfortable as colder water more closely resembles drowning. It's difficult to describe - not unpleasant, but also not pleasant. 10 seconds (per nostril) of an awkward feeling is certainly worth the benefits, though! If by some chance my results disappear or the battery housing begins to leak, I will post an update. As of today, however, I'd say this product is one of my new favorite things!
Waterpik SWI 615 Sinusense Water Pulsator passes The Trav Test with an A+.
• Category: Products, Sinuses, Medical, Health
• Cost: Varies. $35.20 on Amazon. $34.99 from Waterpik. I got mine on sale for $29.99 at Walgreens plus I had a $10 coupon from Waterpik's website! $19.99 cannot be beat!
• Ease of use: Easy!
• The Trav Test grade: A+
I had one of these and the water leaked as the reviews indicate on Amazon. I assure you it wasn't user error. I'm an underwater photographer and know my way around waterproof housings and silicone gaskets. This item has a gasket in the battery housing that is too thin to keep the water out reliably, and is most definitely defective. If you intend to continue using it, please be sure to check the area around the battery compartment for any sign of rust or battery leakage. You don't want to be flushing your sinuses with battery acid.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the info, Matt. I checked mine and it's fine. I'm going on over 2 weeks now!
ReplyDeleteAs an engineer of sorts, I thought I'd rig it so mine wouldn't leak. Sure enough, 4th try it leaked. Brown acid everywhere. :(
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