Navage Nose Cleaner

I have had my Navage for about a year.

It worked fine until it didn't. I have had chronic sinusitis most of my life, it was my husband's idea to try it.

I used it in the evening and everything was fine. Went to use it the next morning and it didn't work. My husband tried everything to get it working to no avail. He changed the batteries and wasted salt pods (which are way too expensive).

So, now it sits in its box, a waste of almost $100.

Would not recommend just on how long it works, the cost, and the frustration.

Length of Use: 6–12 months

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

I've had the Navage system for several months and was pleased with the results. However, when I tried to change the batteries, I found that the batteries that came with the unit were corroded, leaking their contents all over the compartment. I notified the company by email. Hopefully, they will replace the damaged unit. This caveat about the recommendation below —be sure to replace the batteries with high-quality ones!

Length of Use: 3–6 months

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I am in my second purchase of the Navage. The first one stopped working 3 months into use. This is not a unit that is used continuously. I decided to purchase a second unit. Same thing, I had this one for 4 months and it will not work due to the switch design. Instead of a manual levered switch design, they really need to have a sealed electric switch. Not to mention water getting into the battery compartment. I'll go back to my manual bottle for the nasal rinse...fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me. There will not be a third time.

Length of Use: 6–12 months

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

It is a ripoff. I don't fully understand how it works. I tried for two times and it worked, then I tried the third time and it doesn't work anymore. The product has no way to change the battery. What a piece of crap.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

I bought it at CVS, and after having it for a week it stopped working. I took it back and CVS traded with me I have used it 2 times and it stopped working. I don't have a receipt and it doesn't show up I'm my account. They will not trade again. I am so disappointed after wasting my money on something that doesn't work.

Length of Use: Less than 3 months

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Used Navage to clear my sinuses. The leftover distilled salt water only made things worse. I went from my left side being blocked to both sides being blocked. It has now been a week and I'm still not able to breathe correctly. I realize Navage is not a fix-all but to come out worse than I started is just no good.

Length of Use: Less than 3 months

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

The SinuPulse has proven for me to be the best choice. I don't worry about cross-contamination, which has been reported with the Navage. It's better to have all that infected mucus go down the drain than be captured in a plastic canister that you need to clean really well and can cross-contaminate the rest of the unit. I don't understand why folks don't realize this, plus the idea of having to use their own ridiculously expensive proprietary salt pods is a racket.

Length of Use: Less than 3 months

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Works pretty good and I have even got it to work twice on one salt pod (not recommended but makes is more affordable, you just have to know how, and I am not saying). Good solid construction. I uses it every other day and reviews have suggested using filtered water to avoid dirty tap water and infections. I like this product.

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I have a chronic nasal restriction. Often I can't taste or smell due to the congestion. For several years I have been using the squeeze bottle with pre-measure salt packets. Since I will do most anything to get a better sinus and nasal state, I bought into Navage.

It works in a more gentle and less messy way than the squeeze and blow bottle method. Navage is less messy, but it doesn't seem to that the power to really evacuate nasal cavities that are even moderately blocked. After using the device, I will blow out (I know it's gross, but effective) the backed up solution and more mucus often is expelled. That means it didn't get sucked out with Navage.

I get a good feeling, however, knowing that I'm tackling the problem from another angle. I would also suggest looking up the YouTube work around video to lower costs by using the less expensive salt packets rather than the Navage pre-packaged ones.

One tip; after loading the Navage, express a bit of solution by activating the switch. I experienced the first flow of solution being cold, and that wasn't comfortable, so just get a bit started in the sink and the rest will be at the temperature of the solution you have loaded.

The machine is bulky and not really stable on its stand. The more frustrating part is that I forget to take it with me when I'm relocating to my mid-week lodging, or on trips. If you like it and get used to it, you might need to invest in two or get the carrying case.

I'd also like tips on the best way to clean it out. The configuration of the device and the bottom tank are such that some of the solution stays in the unit. There isn't really a good way to dry it out.

It works, and if you have chronic problems, it's worth a try. If you have only occasional issues, it's probably too expensive for a moderately effective remedy.

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

One of the first things I noticed is the Navage is cleverly designed to force you to use up those cartridges. I am fighting really bad allergies right now and I need to run two or three fills of water before I can breathe through both nostrils.

The instructions say the cartridge system is designed so you cannot feel the shock or discomfort or whatever of running straight water. And it seems like they've done a good job of stopping you.

Except you CAN run straight water. Here's the hack. Leave your last used cartridge in there. Then run warm water over the back of the lid, over the lid hinges. The water will seep into the tank. You can run a cycle or two on straight water, then a final cycle with a cartridge. With my passages clear, I immediately inhale a nasal spray type anti-allergy treatment.

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I purchased the Navage from one of the local Pharmacies. I do not have a problem with the unit, it works very well. My problem is the coupon that came with the unit for a $10.00 discount on the 30-pack of pods. I called the company and they told me the pods were $14.95 for 30 and $7.95 for shipping, which is $23.90 with the $10.00 coupon that came to $13.90 you can buy the pods from Rite Aide for $11.95, where is the savings?

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend