Question 1

when you use a mucus removal spray and you take a shower and have a runny nose after the shower does the saline drain out of your nose and when you use the spray does it stay in your nose or is it just a medication ?

Accepted Answer

That depends:  That depends. If you use a nasal spray that decongests than it will just help from producing more of that mucus. If use nasal saline spray or warm shower -each of those will help the nasal mucus that is there to drain out.

Question 2

is inflammation of the nasal septum lining treated with medication or will saline rinses be the best?

Accepted Answer

Nasal sprays: Inflammation of the nasal mucosa or lining is best treated with a topical nasal steroid spray like flonase, nasonex, (mometasone) etc.  These nasal steroid sprays take some time (months) to work and should be used every day, not just for a week or two.  Additionally, nasal saline sprays will help by keeping the nasal lining moist because dryness can cause more inflammation.  Think about a humidifier at night.

Question 3

is it okay if i use a saline solution for nasal congestion while i am on benzonatate ? the medication said may cause nasal congestion.

Accepted Answer

Several things: You need to be thoroughly evaluated by your doctor.  Only then can you find out what's going on and what can be done for you.

Question 4

i tested positive on wednesday 16 december and self isolating since then. my medication each day includes prospan cough syrup, linctagon effervescent tablet, salex saline nasal rinse and acc.
today i got feverish symptoms- what should i take. ?

Accepted Answer

Tylenol: Take Tylenol, rather than Motrin for fever control. Rest, drink fluids and if your breathing worsens, please go to the hospital.

Question 5

i've been using flonase for a couple of weeks and every night i do a saline irrigation. the medication isn't really helping stop my post nasal drip fully. is the saline spray reducing the effectiveness? i know to builds up so should i stop saline?

Accepted Answer

PND: You may have allergies causing the PND.  The saline should be helping and won't reduce the effectiveness of the flonase.
You should see an ENT doctor for further evaluation.

Question 6

saline nasal allergy spray called asteoto. it's main ingredient is azelastine hcl. could that show up on my drug test?

Accepted Answer

No, but sedating: Tons of meds cause false-positive results in drug tests. It depends on the actual testing reagents. Here's just one ex: http://www.pharmacologyweekly.com/articles/drug-classes-cause-false-positive-urine-drug-screen. Be honest reporting all meds, even if they won't show. Your antihistamine drops are considered sedating, so may be prohibited if you are a pilot/ATC. Consider montelukast. Works well.

Question 7

my 10 day sons nose is blocked and i have been using the saline salex drops but it is not getting better what can i do?

Accepted Answer

: In infants the primary cause of congestion is the environment. House dust, fragrance, perfumes, detergent or cleaning products all leave scents that may not bother you but irritate a babies nose. A good nasal clean out with saline can remove much of this irritant load, but removing the offending irritants from babies life helps more in the long run. If he spooks you have him seen.

Question 8

where can i get saline gel for my dry nose?

Accepted Answer

Saline gel: It should be available in your pharmacy. If not available, your druggist can order it for you. It is manufactured by ayers.

Question 9

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 10

how do i put saline drops in my newborns nose? im scared to do it and him drown if not done just riget. he is only 3wks and suction does not help

Accepted Answer

Squirt it in: Some advise a trickle, I use it as a hose. The kid will often throttle or sneeze in the process and that helps push the saline around in the nose to wash of debris.I lay them  longways on my lap and squirt as needed, with the bulb on hand if needed.

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When you use a mucus removal spray and you take a shower and have a runny nose after the shower does the saline drain out of your nose and when you use the spray does it stay in your nose or is it just a medication ?

A member asked:

Is inflammation of the nasal septum lining treated with medication or will saline rinses be the best?

A member asked:

Is it okay if i use a saline solution for nasal congestion while i am on benzonatate ? the medication said may cause nasal congestion.

A member asked:

I tested positive on wednesday 16 december and self isolating since then. my medication each day includes prospan cough syrup, linctagon effervescent tablet, salex saline nasal rinse and acc. today i got feverish symptoms- what should i take. ?

A member asked:

I've been using flonase for a couple of weeks and every night i do a saline irrigation. the medication isn't really helping stop my post nasal drip fully. is the saline spray reducing the effectiveness? i know to builds up so should i stop saline?

A member asked:

Saline nasal allergy spray called asteoto. it's main ingredient is azelastine hcl. could that show up on my drug test?

A member asked:

My 10 day sons nose is blocked and i have been using the saline salex drops but it is not getting better what can i do?

A member asked:

Where can i get saline gel for my dry nose?

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

How do i put saline drops in my newborns nose? im scared to do it and him drown if not done just riget. he is only 3wks and suction does not help

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