Question 1

has anyone ever used salt water nasal spray?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Millions use some form of saline (salt water) spray through out the world.

Question 2

my nose is only dry on the right side i try nasal spray even wetting the inside with water and when i look inside my nose it seems as if it's swollen?

Accepted Answer

Swollen, dry nose: Greetings. The dryness inside your nose may be due to rhinitis and your inner nasal anatomy. A deviated nasal septum, turbinate enlargement or even a subtle bacterial overgrowth in the front of your nose could be responsible for your troubles. Saline nasal spray and an OTC topical nasal gel may help. It may be worth a trip to see your ENT doctor to have a more thorough evaluation.

Question 3

how to fix a stuffy nose without nasal spray or salt water or anything?

Accepted Answer

Huh?: I don't know how to fix a stuffy nose without "anything". Acupuncture can be helpful for this.

Question 4

can someone tell me how to fix a stuffy nose without nasal spray or salt water or anything?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Try breathe rite strips like the football players wear.  They provide quite a bit of opening of the nasal canal if worn properly.  However, you should try to find the cause if it is chronic, whether allergy, infection, or anatomy.

Question 5

do you have any more tips how to cure a acute blocked nose (or just get a momentary relief) without using nasal spray or warm salty water?

Accepted Answer

Steam: If you heat water in a pan until it is steaming.  Place a towel over your head and (keeping your face away from the pot), allow the steam to go through your nostrils.  Do not burn yourself.  If you want a less risky option, try taking a hot shower and allowing the steam to build up.

Question 6

what is the difference between a saline nasal spray and salt water?

Accepted Answer

Same principle: saline nasal spray is salty but more diluted,in  salt water  concentration is different and you can customize it by increasing salt, which isn't recommended, would be much irritating

Question 7

will using a salt water nasal spray help prevent developing a perforated septum?

Accepted Answer

Nasal septal perf: If you already have an issue with your nasal septum that puts you at risk for developing a septal perforation, use of saline nasal spray will not necessarily prevent the perforation from occurring. If you have not done so already, see an ENT for evaluation and treatment of the cause. This may prevent the perforation.

Question 8

i accidentally sprayed triamcinolone 55 mcg nasal spray in my left eye.  besides flushing my eye with water, is there anything else i should do?

Accepted Answer

No : and tac is used in eyes anyway.  probably no harm done!

Question 9

post nasal drip, use nasal spray every day & night, sinus rinse once a week, and take mucinex (guaifenesin). drink eight cups of water and nothings helping. help!

Accepted Answer

Seek evaluation: Chronic post nasal drip can be a sign of allergies or even chronic sinus disease.  A thorough evaluation by an allergist or ENT could be very useful in identifying the trigger, so specific treatment can be recommended.

Question 10

can i wash my saline rinse with tap water after use? las vegas tap water. up and up brand saline nasal spray. worried i cudlve got brain eating amobea

Accepted Answer

No worries: Many things are possible in life. The chances of catching brain-eating amoeba from tap water in the US is so unlikely that the answer is "no." If the water's chlorination or disinfection became inadequate, it's possible that Naegleria could survive in that water. We want the level of chlorination to remain high enough all the way to one's tap, as Naegleria cysts are somewhat resistant to chlorine.

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What is the difference between a saline nasal spray and salt water?

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I accidentally sprayed triamcinolone 55 mcg nasal spray in my left eye. besides flushing my eye with water, is there anything else i should do?

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Post nasal drip, use nasal spray every day & night, sinus rinse once a week, and take mucinex (guaifenesin). drink eight cups of water and nothings helping. help!

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Can i wash my saline rinse with tap water after use? las vegas tap water. up and up brand saline nasal spray. worried i cudlve got brain eating amobea

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