Xlear (pronounced as Klear) Nasal Wash Safe and Effective on Infections & Allergies! Allergies; asthma; ear, sinus and bronchial infections all have one thing in common, their nasopharynx origin. Over 90% of the infection-causing bacteria enter our body through the nose and thrive in the nasal passages. ?¦yen;Xlear?is the only patented nasal wash designed to assist and enhance the body??s natural cleansing process. It aids in the relief of irritations caused by pollutants, allergens and bacterial infections of the nose. ?¦yen;Xlear?accomplishes this by combining the unique benefits of xylitol with the moisturizing benefits of a saline solution. Xylitol, the key ingredient in ?¦yen;Xlear?Nasal Wash, has been shown to reduce the incidence of many harmful infections. Xylitol is the reduced form of wood sugar Xylose. Its composition is C5H12O5. It is found in many fruits and vegetables, and the average person makes about 10 grams in the body everyday. Researchers have demonstrated in well-designed studies that xylitol reduces the incidence of ear infection. In an in-vitro assay using a 5% solution of xylitol, researchers demonstrated that the mucosal attachment of Streptococcus Pneumoniae (S. Pneumo.), Hemophilus Influenzae (H. Flu.) were reduced by factors of 2/3??s and 1/2, respectively. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that infections with S. Pneumo cause the death of more than 40,000 people every year in the U.S. with many of them being infants and small children. The effects of xylitol used orally to reduce infectious bacteria are promising; yet the effects of xylitol administered as a nasal wash in the nasopharynx to reduce harmful bacteria are even more promising. In summary, the Xlear has two short-term actions. One of them is causing the bacteria to have indigestion after ingesting xylitol, and the second is that it decreases the ability of many bacteria to adhere to the body cell membrane inside the nose and ear that cause upper respiratory and ear infections. In addition, xylitol has long-term effects on Streptococcus Mutans which is associated with S. Pneumo, and it can change the bacteria to be more friendly and less virulent. It is all natural and is non habit-forming. The WHO and the FDA have given xylitol their safest ratings for food additives. Babies and small children can use it without restriction. This patented application and formua is packed in 1.5 fl oz (45ml) bottle. It is good to combine Bio Essence Cold & Infection Defense Nasal/Throat Homeopathic Spray for oral or nasal infections. NOTICE: The above statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and it is not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent any disease.