White Nasal Aspirators

There are two primary types of nasal aspirators, manual and electric. For the manual models, you put one part in your mouth and suck out the mucus (usually into a small container with a filter). The electric models have a small machine that provides the suction power you need.

• Manual nasal aspirators are usually more effective, as it’s easy to adapt the suction power. Another advantage is that they are virtually silent and don’t take up much space.

• Electric nasal aspirators have the advantage of not having to put your mouth close to the mucus (even if it is separated by a filter) and is preferred by those who can't stand dealing with mucus. However, they are usually not as good at removing thicker mucus, and they can also make a lot of noise. This makes them less suitable for clearing sleeping children’s noses.

Many nasal aspirators, especially the big ones on the market, come with filters that should be replaced after each use. This can quickly add up, even if you save a little by reusing hardly used filters.

Another problem can be if you run out of filters when you urgently need them. Take the cost of having to regularly buy filters into account when choosing your nasal aspirator, and make sure you buy extra filters if you notice you're running out.