Frequently Asked Questions

Check out the amazing 3D Animation which accurately illustrates how Naväge works! You can also view more detailed videos about Naväge Nasal Care and the process of nasal irrigation on our How-To Videos page.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-JBTLJ4iQs

In short, 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™!

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 US FDA and CDC regarding water used for nasal irrigation: FDA Guidance / 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.

Naväge Nose Cleaner rinsing instructions 

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 water proof. 

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 safe. Exposing the tanks to dishwasher heat will warp them and prevent them from sealing to the center module. Cleaning the Nose Cleaner in a dishwasher voids the warranty.

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!

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.

So why not take the Naväge Challenge: Use Naväge twice a day for two weeks and find out what improved nose-breathing and a clean nose can do for you! Your satisfaction is unconditionally guaranteed by our 30-Day, Zero-Risk Trial, so you have nothing to lose and everything to gain!

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!