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Will saline nasal spray cause a salty taste in mouth?

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Dr. Bernstein Joel answered

Yes: Saline is salt water.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 9/10/2017

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When I spray saline spray into my nose it gives me a slight headache that I can feel behind my right eye. Maybe even in the middle of my head, it's hard to tell. It lasts for only like 10 mins then subsides. Is this normal? Should I change sprays

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I had a blocked nose for months with the result my tongue is very dry and sore. Tried saline sprays maxiclear zetop and octrivin. ?

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I use simply saline and it works sometimes but I feel like im using it wrong? I just bend my head forward a little and I spray it straight up my nose.

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After using a saline and it goes in the back of your throat why does it cause your throat to hurt or feel like a sharp sensation raspy like and a bad taste in your mouth . is this nasal drip to the throat and how can I take the taste of it away?

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