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Saline Nasal Drops For Eyes
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What are saline nasal sprays vs neosynepherine nose drops?
Big Difference: Saline nasal sprays are just salt water sprays. You can use saline as nasal sprays as often as you like for as long as you like. Neosynephrine nose drops, however, are decongesting nose drops. It works quite well but.....This may only be used for 3 days in a row as your nasal tissues can be physiological dependent on them (i.E you can get hooked on them). ...Read more
Saline (Definition)
Saline water is a general term for water that contains a significant concentration of dissolved salts (nacl). In medicine we use saline solution for IV hydration. Normal saline (ns) is the commonly-used phrase for a solution of 0.90% w/v of nacl, about 300 mosm/l or ...Read more
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Nasal saline in eyes now eye are red?
Flush: Blinking and flushing your eyes with eye drops might help. If the redness doesn't get better then it might be a good idea to get checked by an eye doctor. I hope this helps. ...Read more
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Could I use saline nasal spray for a runny nose?
Yes, but...: There's no harm in using a nasal saline spray. If it helps your runny nose, it's fine. ...Read more
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Can nose drops treat a stuffy nose?
Stuffy nose : The otc drops like afrin (oxymetazoline) can backfire with a nasty rebound effect. Check with an ENT to diagnose and treat the causes of your congestion... Allergy, nose sprays, infections, deviated septums, polyps, tumors etc. Etc.Na. ...Read more
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Good to use visine in nose for nasal congestion?
Visine: Close. Eyes, not nose.
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Ocean premium saline nasal spray ok for kids?
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. ...Read more
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Is it safe to use steriod eye drops for dry eyes and steriod nasal spray along with allergy pills?
No and yes: Steroid eye drop is not to be used for dry eyes. If you have already been using artificial tear regularly without benefits, there are other safer options such as plugging the duct passage to the nose (it takes no more than 5 minutes and is painless), a trial with Restasis, and more recently processed autologous serum (using your own serum). Steroid nasal spray and allergy pills are ok. ...Read more
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Is Avamys nasal spray effective to use for post nasal drip?
Depends: Yes, if allergies are triggering the post nasal drip. No if gastroesophageal reflux is triggering the post nasal drip. ...Read more
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Is metatop nasal spray a saline nasal spray? Thanks
No: It is an inhaled corticosteroid nasal spray (mometasone). ...Read more
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Dry eyes. Prescribed Loratadine for sinus infection. Make eyes a lot drier. Can replace antihistamine with decongestant to control post nasal drip?
Try nasal steroid: You'd be better off with a nasal steroid which may take a few days to be truly effective. Loratadine does not relieve nasal congestion and thus of little use in sinus infection. ...Read more
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Start with nasal spray or sudafed for my nasal congestion?
Saline washes: It depends on the cause of the congestion, but saline nasal washes at least don't have side effects, unlike decongestants and antihistamines. If the saline doesn't help enough and your symptoms persist, it may be time to see your doctor. ...Read more
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Will taking steroid eye drops for eye allergies reduce undereye circles and puffy eyes?
Not likely : Steroid eye drops, like prednisolone acetate, are not to be used without careful eye physician supervision. Although steroidal anti-inflammatory drops are extremely potent & effective at treating many ocular inflammatory conditions, they are Not routinely used for ocular allergies. Antihistamine eye drops or pills are safer and can be used more often. These may help puffiness/circles but mayB not ...Read more
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Is Xylitol a saline nasal spray?
Yes: There are products that mix xylitol with saline in the form of a nasal spray ...Read more
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R honey and water eye drops harmful for eyes?
Probably not: But dont put that stuff in your eyes. ...Read more
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Are honey eye drops safe?
Yes: Honey has many antibacterial, antiangiogenic properties. As long as never given to an infant, it is generally very safe, even in eye. See: pubmed.Com: curr eye res. 2011 sep;36(9):787-96. ...Read more
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Does zaditor (ketotifen) drops help with "pink eye"?
Maybe: In reality "pink eye" can have a lot of causes but usually refers to conjunctivitis. There are different types of conjunctivitis. The most common would be viral, bacterial and allergic. Zaditor (ketotifen) will help most with allergic conjunctivitis usually from seasonal allergies. ...Read more
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Can I use IV saline solution for nasal irrigation ?
Absolutely: Even a higher concentration than 1n may be used. There is evidence that concentrations> 1 n may improve ciliary beat frequency which could help the nose be even cleaner. ...Read more
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Are similasan eye drops good for allergies, red eyes, and sties?
Unproven & unknown: Similasan eye drops for allergy is a homeopathic remedy containing 3 substances that cause eye irritation. Homeopathy involves using highly diluted substances which cause symptoms when concentrated. Because similasan is so dilute that the risk of adverse effect is quite low. The effectiveness of homeopathic remedies remains controversial & unproven. Still if it works for you, that's great. ...Read more
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Can an eye infection cause post nasal drip? Will antibiotic eye drops help the drip?
Possible: It is possible as the secretions from eye drain into the nose through a duct called nano lacrimal duct. Always check with your doctor for any specific issues. ...Read more
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