Question 1

is it possible for saline nose spray to make my nose even drier?

Accepted Answer

Saline too drying?: Saline nasal sprays usually have a salt content equal to our body's tissues and can provide much needed moisture. However, if the lining of the nose is inflamed & sensitive, saline can be irritating and make it feel even drier. Occasionally doctors prescribe Hypertonic Saline with a salt content greater than the body's tissues; in some, this higher salt content could "dehydrate" the nasal lining.

Question 2

can you take saline nose spray and flonase?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Absolutely.  Just do it in correct order.  Nasal saline flushes first, then the topical steroid spray to remain in nose for effect on the mucosa.  If you do it in reverse order, you simply flush out the Flonase before it has a chance to work.

Question 3

can too much saline nose spray/drops for babies hurt my 3month old? quite a bit went in her mouth as i was putting the drops in her nose.

Accepted Answer

No: Salind drops are very safe. Don't worry

Question 4

my daughter is 2 and she has a stuffy nose every night. took her to the doctor and he suggested nasal spray (saline) she still be stuffy every night. if the nasal spray (saline) isn't working, what should i do?

Accepted Answer

: Cool mist vaporizer

Question 5

could i use saline nasal spray for a runny nose?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but...: There's no harm in using a nasal saline spray.  If it helps your runny nose, it's fine.

Question 6

what are good ways for me to  fix a dry nose and sinuses besides saline nasal spray?

Accepted Answer

Hydration: Drinking plenty of fluids and a humidifier can help.  Also, nasal saline irrigations and topical gels can also help.

Question 7

my middle nose nasal septum is red an swollen what can i use to help it go down can a saline nasal spray help of it touches it?

Accepted Answer

There might be: an infection, perhaps folliculitis.  Try Bactroban (mupirocin)

Question 8

have sinus.when i blow my nose with after applying saline nasal spray, blood comes out with thin white mucus.what could be causing it?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation : Sinusitis is inflammation of mucosa of the sinus.   When mucosa gets dry/wet the mucosa can be fragile and sometimes capillaries can break and you see some blood.   Mucus is normally made by the mucosa.   In sinus conditions more than usual mucus is seen because it has difficulty draining.  Your pcp could help with some medications if it doesn't resolve with your saline spray.

Question 9

had sinus problem used nose spray saline spray issue with smelling nose dry nose feels heavy nostril swollen have mucus nose not open see allergist?

Accepted Answer

Allergist or ENT: Your nasal symptoms can very well be due to the drugs you are on, lexapro, geodon (ziprasidone) or trazodone, all can cause dry mucus membranes hence dry nose, trazodone can cause nasal congestion too, when seen please mention that you're on those medicines, meanwhile, please keep using saline nasal wash liberally, for an allergist, check aaaai.org or acaai.org for an allergist in your area, good luck,

Question 10

i was diagnosed with a sinus infection over 2 weeks ago and im no better after lots of saline rinses/steroid nose spray. large yellow bloody clots now?

Accepted Answer

May need abx: If it is getting worse or remains unimproved,  you will likely need an antibiotic.  Call your doctor.

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Can you take saline nose spray and flonase?

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Can too much saline nose spray/drops for babies hurt my 3month old? quite a bit went in her mouth as i was putting the drops in her nose.

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My daughter is 2 and she has a stuffy nose every night. took her to the doctor and he suggested nasal spray (saline) she still be stuffy every night. if the nasal spray (saline) isn't working, what should i do?

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Could i use saline nasal spray for a runny nose?

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What are good ways for me to fix a dry nose and sinuses besides saline nasal spray?

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My middle nose nasal septum is red an swollen what can i use to help it go down can a saline nasal spray help of it touches it?

A member asked:

Have sinus.when i blow my nose with after applying saline nasal spray, blood comes out with thin white mucus.what could be causing it?

A member asked:

Had sinus problem used nose spray saline spray issue with smelling nose dry nose feels heavy nostril swollen have mucus nose not open see allergist?

A member asked:

I was diagnosed with a sinus infection over 2 weeks ago and im no better after lots of saline rinses/steroid nose spray. large yellow bloody clots now?

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