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To: smileyface
Normal saline nasal sprays can dry out the nasal passage, actually leaving it more irritated and susceptible to external contaminants.

Only if you over-use it.

"Normal saline spray" kicks azz on post nasal drip, which unchecked usually turns into a cold or sore throat. I've nipped many a cold onset with this cheap but highly effective product.

The salt kills pathogens by pulling the water out of their structure.

This is the only way to get the salt to the infected area, gargling is ineffective except for the back of the mouth and epiglottis.

636 posted on 07/30/2021 6:37:28 AM PDT by ROCKLOBSTER (Celebrate "Republicans Freed the Slaves Month")
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To: ROCKLOBSTER

My post denotes verbiage from the manufacturer with “ “.

Agree that normal saline, 0.9% NaCl is isotonic and should not dry tissues is used in moderation.

When trying to thwart a cold/sore throat, I like to gargle with a supersaturated NaCl solution. I do not normally use nasal spray/saline or a netti pot. I’m a little skeered about amoeba.


643 posted on 07/30/2021 7:02:50 AM PDT by smileyface ("The illuminati's whole philosophy demands the use, abuse, sacrifice and consumption of children.")
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