90% of bacteria & viruses enter the body through the nose and nearly 75% of the visits to primary care physicians in the U.S. are related to upper respiratory issues. Dr. Lon Jones, an Osteopathic Physician, board-certified in Family Practice, with an MA in the history of science and ideas, is the primary developer of the nasal use of xylitol. Xylitol-based nasal sprays can be a part of a solution for all kinds of health issues that originate in the upper airway including allergies, colds, and the flu. The addition of xylitol to saline nasal sprays, neti pots, and positive pressure bottles has been shown to make them more effective at improving and maintaining upper respiratory health. Xylitol helps prevent the causes of sinus issues and upper respiratory discomfort by stimulating the body’s natural cleansing process to clear away contaminants and irritants in the nasal passages.