Method of treating sinusitis, including chronic sinusitis

[0120]To treat sinusitis, sore throat or a cold, one aspect of the present method is directed to gargling the throat with antiseptic ClO2 solution, i.e. a ClO2 mouthwash, and then following up the gargling (within a period of no more than several hours, and preferably just after gargling) with spraying each nostril with the solution. The total nasal / oral airway then will be cleared of most microoganisms at the same time, and very likely, many offending immune cells. The nasal passages will start to drain quickly after treatment. An infection will produce a tingle or burning sensation after application for 5 or 10 seconds.

[0121]The application time and approximate quantities in a preferred embodiment are exemplified as follows:

1. One cup is filed with about 15 ml of Part A, which comprises essentially a solution of sodium chlorite, and another cup with acid solution (preferably containing a disproportionation agent, such as a sugar, in particular, ribose), Part B, 15 ml. Make sure the