Question 1

what to do about dry nasal passages? i have used nasal sprain walgreens ocean spray and still dry for a month off and on. i do have indoor allergies.

Accepted Answer

Try the following: You can apply vaseline on a qtip to the inside of the nose a couple of time a day. If that does not work, try ponaris (its available online if you can't find over the counter) it is pretty potent and works well when other ointments dont work. The best way to apply it is also with a qtip.

Question 2

ocean premium saline nasal spray ok for kids?

Accepted Answer

One of many: There are many balanced nasal, saline products available. I find an ample supply of generics at the dollar store. Most are equivalent in effectiveness.

Question 3

is ocean saline nasal spray safe to use during pregnancy for nasal congestion? and can i use it for a long period of time?

thanks!

Accepted Answer

Yes.: And see my previous response to you. Nasal steroids might be the best way to go. If you are concerned about the safety of your water and can't find what you need locally, NeilMed has good products available online, with his patient education resources.

Question 4

i have an allergic reaction (nasal congestion, sneezing) after swimming in fresh water (lake or river) when water gets into my nose/eyes, but not in the ocean. what can i do to reduce avoid a reaction, but still be able to swim?

Accepted Answer

Antihistamine pill +: Antihistamine pill such as cetirizine or loratadine 1 or 2 a day. Also steroid nose spray such as flutacasone once a day.

Question 5

after i irrigate my sinuses with ocean complete, my nose sometimes feels more stuffy than before i irrigated.  why?  am i doing something wrong?

Accepted Answer

Stuffy nose: Using nasal irrigation can be helpful but when used regularly over a longer period of time it can actually perpetuate the sinus symptoms.  Nasal mucous has important immune substances.  With nasal irrigation you wash out the good mucous as well as the bad.  You should stop the irrigation for a time and then use it only in moderation and not frequently.

Question 6

my 3 years old son has cold and middle ear infection. he has stuffy nose. should we stay away from ocean water because of the infection or can we use?

Accepted Answer

Ear infection : No problem to use nasal saline sprays to help with the stuffy nose.

Question 7

can i use ocean spray on 5months baby?

Accepted Answer

Cranberry juice?: 5-month-old baby is too young for cranberry juice, very dilute apple juice should be ok. Or do you mean a different kind of ocean spray?

Question 8

i got stung on vacation while in the ocean, should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Not enough info: to know. Do you have any on-going symptoms from this?

Question 9

i don't swim well and am afraid i am not strong enough to save myself in the ocean. can i insist on a life jacket when on a boat?

Accepted Answer

See below: That is a great idea i recommend that.

Question 10

please answer! what would happen if you put ocean water on a wound/open injury and burn?

Accepted Answer

It would sting ;: It would put you at risk for infection from organisms in the ocean water.

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What to do about dry nasal passages? i have used nasal sprain walgreens ocean spray and still dry for a month off and on. i do have indoor allergies.

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Ocean premium saline nasal spray ok for kids?

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Is ocean saline nasal spray safe to use during pregnancy for nasal congestion? and can i use it for a long period of time? thanks!

A member asked:

I have an allergic reaction (nasal congestion, sneezing) after swimming in fresh water (lake or river) when water gets into my nose/eyes, but not in the ocean. what can i do to reduce avoid a reaction, but still be able to swim?

A member asked:

After i irrigate my sinuses with ocean complete, my nose sometimes feels more stuffy than before i irrigated. why? am i doing something wrong?

A member asked:

My 3 years old son has cold and middle ear infection. he has stuffy nose. should we stay away from ocean water because of the infection or can we use?

A member asked:

Can i use ocean spray on 5months baby?

A member asked:

I got stung on vacation while in the ocean, should i be concerned?

A member asked:

I don't swim well and am afraid i am not strong enough to save myself in the ocean. can i insist on a life jacket when on a boat?

A member asked:

Please answer! what would happen if you put ocean water on a wound/open injury and burn?

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