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What is the difference between a saline solution and a nasal spray?
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Several kinds: Commercially available saline nasal sprays , mists, drops or nasal saline lavage solutions also contain bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) for pH balance . There are also many nasal sprays that are medicated with for example steroids, antihistamines , topical decongestants or even hormones and vaccines.
Answered 11/26/2015
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