The Daily Mail article features insights from Professor Paul Chatrath, a consultant ear, nose and throat surgeon at Spire Hartswood Hospital in Essex, who provides expert opinions on the use of Nosebuddy and Tvidler gadgets.
The nosebuddy is a variation of the commonly used saline nasal irrigation technique. The principle is that a balanced salt water solution irrigated into the nose can help to clear mucus and debris from the nose and thereby improve symptoms including congestion and catarrh. It can be helpful if you have an acute cold or sinusitis, and also for allergic symptoms. Other options include Neilmed sinurinse and sterimar nasal spray.
The Tvidler is a device which can remove ear wax. It might be helpful for softer wax however care must be taken if the ear is full of hard wax as it is impossible to see whether any wax is being pushed further into the ear. The same applies with cotton buds – best to avoid these for the same reasons. If you have any concerns it is always better to consult with your GP or ENT specialist for advice.