Is the flusher a disposable thing?

Irrigators are usually single-use products and reuse may increase the risk of infection. Medical-grade products such as vaginal irrigators and nasal irrigators are mostly sterile and individually packaged and need to be discarded after use. ； If some household rinsers are marked as reusable, they must be strictly disinfected.

Disposable irrigators in medical scenarios are mostly made of polyethylene or polypropylene materials, which may cause microstructural deformation after use, affecting the cleaning effect. After the vaginal irrigator used in the hospital comes into contact with body fluids, even if it is steamed at high temperature, it cannot completely eliminate the biofilm residue, which may cause bacterial vaginosis or pelvic inflammatory disease. Reuse of nasal irrigators may lead to colonization with Pseudomonas aeruginosa and induce recurrent sinusitis.

A few irrigators marked as reusable need to meet specific conditions. For example, silicone ear canal irrigators can be sterilized by boiling, but they need to be used with a special cleaning brush to remove residue on the tube wall. Some gynecological irrigators are equipped with replaceable nozzles, and the main part can be soaked in medical-grade disinfectant. However, incomplete disinfection may still cause cross-infection with Candida albicans.

Check the integrity of the packaging before using the rinser and use it immediately after opening. It is recommended to choose single-dose packaging for vaginal rinsing, and store it upside down to dry after nasal rinsing. Discontinue use if perineal itching or nasal mucosal tingling occurs. Diabetic patients and other people with low immunity should strictly follow the one-time use principle. Hands must be kept clean during any flushing operation, and the flushing intensity should be controlled at a medium to low level to avoid mucosal damage.