I try to do this twice a day, it should open your ears up when you blow your nose after. it make my own rinse with 3 teaspoons NON idonized salt to 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon of this mixture to 1 cup distilled water and tilt head to side and pour into one nostril at a time while letting it drain out your mouth. Walmart has the Neti-Pot pitchers, makes it easier