Question 1

do nasal sprays work for snoring?

Accepted Answer

May help: Nasal corticosteroid sprays reduce inflammation in the nose. This may help reduce nasal congestion that leads to snoring. Snoring is caused by air flow blockages such as collapsing of walls of soft tissue around the throat, tongue blocking the throat, obesity with too much fat tissue around the neck making the airway narrow or nasal congestion with postnasal drip.

Question 2

nasal steroid spray and cetirizen is not helping my 11 year old son with his nasal congestion due to allergies. still congested and loud snoring at night. what to recommend? he is skinny not obese.

Accepted Answer

Adenoids/allergies: Avoid allergic triggers and repeat allergy testing. Wash sheets in hot water, avoid carpeting in the bedroom and keep surfaces dust and mold free.  Use a nasal saline rinse prior to nasal steroid spray. Please have as sleep evaluation. A virtual appointment is available on Healthtap.

Question 3

hi, i have severe sinuses and nothing seems to help me the only nasal spray that used to help me was rhinokort aqua 64 but now its been discontinued is taking the sinuses out an option?

Accepted Answer

NO: Get an ENT exam and switch to another nasal cortisone ( steroid spray) Flonase or Nasonex or budesonide. Ask about a daily allergic inhibitor ( Singular) and a daily oral antihistamine ( Zyrtec  Xyzal or Claritin. You will need allergy testing and CT of sinuses as well as nasal endoscopy

Question 4

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 5

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.

Question 6

how do i detox off nasal sprays?

Accepted Answer

Detox: I assume you are talking about the OTC decongestant nasal sprays. Continuous use of the decongestant nasal sprays actually makes the nasal congestion worse. 
First you have to get on other medications to help reduce the congestion and reduce the use of OTC decongestant nasal sparys and eventually discontiune all together

Question 7

what nasal spray is not addictive?

Accepted Answer

Nasal spray: There are many non-addictive nasal sprays. For what reason do you intend to use the nasal spray?

Question 8

does nasal spray contains mercury ?

Accepted Answer

Which nasal sprays : Do u mean? Otc ones? Nasal steroids? The live virus influenza vaccine that is a nasal spray does not contain thimerosol (mercury). Thimerosol is used in multi-dose vial of injectable vaccine to prevent contamination & growth of bacteria or fungi. Apparently some nasal decongestants do contain thimerosol.

Question 9

where to buy melatonin nasal spray?

Accepted Answer

Online?: I have not heard much of people using nasal spray compared to those that use lozenge or oral tablet.

Question 10

is lidocaine nasal spray still made?

Accepted Answer

By compounding: I do not think it is commercially available but can be produced by a custom compounding pharmacy if your physician feels it is an appropriate drug for you.

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Nasal steroid spray and cetirizen is not helping my 11 year old son with his nasal congestion due to allergies. still congested and loud snoring at night. what to recommend? he is skinny not obese.

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Hi, i have severe sinuses and nothing seems to help me the only nasal spray that used to help me was rhinokort aqua 64 but now its been discontinued is taking the sinuses out an option?

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Are nasal sprays safe?

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What are the dangers of overusing nasal spray?

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How do i detox off nasal sprays?

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What nasal spray is not addictive?

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Does nasal spray contains mercury ?

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Where to buy melatonin nasal spray?

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Is lidocaine nasal spray still made?

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