Ask a pharmacist just to make sure, unless someone else here remembers............... a saline solution can be made out of salt tablets bought at the pharmacy/drug store. mixed with distilled water, then stored in a sterile jar or bottle. I used to make my own solution when I wore contacts. It's basically eye contact solution. Trish > > Rinsing the throat and nose of mucus would probably prevent this. > What is a > saline solution though? > > Thanks, > Justin Hasselman