Question 1

i use nasal spray every night before i go to bed will it hurt the baby?

Accepted Answer

What spray?: If you are using a saline nasal spray, that is harmless. If you are using cocaine nasal spray, that is very bad. If you are using a decongestant that will not harm the baby. 
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Question 2

i am sick with a virus and i nasal spray for allergies and yesterday when i used the nasal spray it hurt and it has before. why would it hurt now?

Accepted Answer

Irritation: If you aim your nasal spray towards the middle and center of the nose, you may experience some irritation (assuming that you are using a nasal steroid).  If you are using nasal decongestant sprays, repeated uses tend to cause irritation.  Do note that nasal spray for allergy does not work on a cold.

Question 3

i used mucinex (guaifenesin) nasal spray (in my nose) to releave pressure pain in my ears. now my ears feel stopped up, and still hurt.

Accepted Answer

Stop it: Mucinex (guaifenesin) nasal spray can cause worsening of nasal congestion if used excessively and can have you completely blocked up. Stop using it and start using a saline nasal spray. Over the counter decongestants can alleviate your ear congestion. If no change, see an allergist.

Question 4

yesterday my ear poped and now it hurts bad and if i yawn or burp it gives me a bad pain i used budesonide nasal spray but it didn't help?

Accepted Answer

Ear infection?: You may have an ear infection which may need to be treated. Contact your doctor.

Question 5

sinusitis and allergies. the doctor listened to my lungs and told me they sound normal and i got prescribed nasal spray, medicene and eye drops. tonight i feel like i cant breathe and my back hurts is it my lungs collapsing? i vape and im scared?

Accepted Answer

: If you cant breathe you should see a doctor in person. I am not sure if you need to go to the emergency room. A lung examination can miss subtle lung issues, or they can occur later. Most sinusitis infections and bronchitis are viral. Vaping may the lungs more reactive to viruses, other infections, and allergies.

Question 6

my right ear is producing no ear wax and hurts and feels pressurized... my left ear is producing alot. ive been getting bad head aches whats going on? i have had monthly sinus infections. another ent had me try a nasal spray and allegra d to see if it's a

Accepted Answer

Ear issues: Have you been evaluated for reflux? Consider elevating your head of bed by placing a pillow between mattress and box spring  try prevecid/ ranitidine to decrease gastric acid . Check for H pylori a bacteria that can cause gastrits, check for food allergies like milk /gluten check for sleep apnea, TMJ  f/u with  Gi/ nutritionist then ENT

Question 7

are nasal sprays safe?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Yes, however the otc nasal decongestants can cause problems if used continuously. They cause what is termed, "rebound". People get used to the decongestant effects, and have to continue to use them. Prescription nasal sprays are much safer, if used as directed.

Question 8

what does rynase aqua nasal spray do?

Accepted Answer

Rynase Aqua: Or rhinocort aqua, is a moisturized steroid nasal spray , used mainly to treat/control allergic/inflammatory conditions of the nasal cavity, active ingredient is budesonide, it is only a prescription strength medicine

Question 9

what are the affects of using nasal sprays?

Accepted Answer

Opens nasal passages: Nasal sprays like afrin will temporarily open the nasal passages to make breathing easier but prolonged use will cause rebound clogging of the passsages---so only use for a short time.  Saline sprays like ocean are far better for long term use.

Question 10

what are the dangers of overusing nasal spray?

Accepted Answer

Good question: If you are habitually using OTC nasal sprays such as neo-synephrine or afrin, you will within weeks develop what is called rhinitis medicamentosa.  This is an inflammation of the mucous membrane of the nose in which rebound is common.  That means every time you use the nasal spray, you will become worse, sometimes for a very long period of time.  If steroids are being used and not helpful,see ENT.

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I use nasal spray every night before i go to bed will it hurt the baby?

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I am sick with a virus and i nasal spray for allergies and yesterday when i used the nasal spray it hurt and it has before. why would it hurt now?

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I used mucinex (guaifenesin) nasal spray (in my nose) to releave pressure pain in my ears. now my ears feel stopped up, and still hurt.

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Yesterday my ear poped and now it hurts bad and if i yawn or burp it gives me a bad pain i used budesonide nasal spray but it didn't help?

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Sinusitis and allergies. the doctor listened to my lungs and told me they sound normal and i got prescribed nasal spray, medicene and eye drops. tonight i feel like i cant breathe and my back hurts is it my lungs collapsing? i vape and im scared?

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My right ear is producing no ear wax and hurts and feels pressurized... my left ear is producing alot. ive been getting bad head aches whats going on? i have had monthly sinus infections. another ent had me try a nasal spray and allegra d to see if it's a

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