Question 1

what is the correct way to use saline nasal spray?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Isotonic saline spray can be used several times a day to flush out offending pathogens and allergens. Saline irrigations, especially if hypertonic, should be used on an intermittent basis.

Question 2

i accidently used a expired saline nasal spray that expired 7 months ago.. should i worry? the bottle was clean and dirt free?

Accepted Answer

Saline : The concern about old saline sprays is that there could be contamination if it's laying around and was used in the past. If it is brand new there is no concern.

Question 3

is xylitol a saline nasal spray?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are products that mix xylitol with saline in the form of a nasal spray

Question 4

is metatop nasal spray a saline nasal spray? thanks

Accepted Answer

No it is : Not a saline nasal spray . In the United States , this is equivalent to Nasonex (mometasone )nasal spray, a glucocorticosteroid used  topically to reduce inflammation of the nostrils, as in allergic rhinitis.

Question 5

is saline nasal spray for a 2 month olld over the counter?

Accepted Answer

In a different form: Yes, nasal saline is available for such a young child, but typically is sold as "saline drops" or something similar. Little Noses sells on such type, and there are others. For a little two month old, I'd look for nasal saline drops, rather than spray.

Question 6

can you please tell me how saline nasal spray and nasal decongestant differ?

Accepted Answer

Salt water vs med: Nasal saline spray is a physiological salt solution which has the same salt content present in your blood. It is thus gentle enough to bathe, coat or rinse your nasal passageways without causing harm. Nasal decongestant sprays cause shrinkage of blood vessels thus reducing nasal congestion and also drying up the nose. Repeated use of decongestants is harmful to your nasal mucosal linings, avoid it!

Question 7

my 1 and half year old swallowed some walgreens saline nasal spray should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Usually no worries: The back of the nose leads to the throat. People who use nasal sprays are presumed to be swallowing some of the nasal spray. A small amount of saline is harmless to swallow.

Question 8

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 9

can i use saline nasal spray and flonase at same time?

Accepted Answer

Not a good idea: You will dilute the Flonase nasal spray and it is not a good idea.Flonase is a nasal steroid which has anti inflammatory properties and delivers a certain amount of steroid dose and it does take some time to work and saline will dilute that dose

Question 10

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

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