Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article

To: Sacajaweau

“Seems a simple nasal spray should break up the formation of those bad germs.”

If you’re talking about covid, it isn’t a germ, it’s a virus and has no known medication to stop it. It does form and expand in the sinus and throat, but the continual use of nasal sprays and saline can damage the tissue in the sinuses.

Nasal spray addiction is not a true “addiction,” but it can lead to tissue damage inside the nose. This can result in swelling and long-term stuffiness that leads to further use and overuse of the spray. In some cases, a person may need to undergo additional treatment, and possibly surgery, to correct any damage. Overuse is common. In 2014, researchers found that out of 895 participants with nasal congestion, half of them overused their medication. So salt and nasal sprays can lead to more problems.

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/312643#:~:text=Nasal%20spray%20addiction%20is%20not,surgery%2C%20to%20correct%20any%20damage.

wy69


13 posted on 11/09/2023 1:38:39 PM PST by whitney69 (yption tunnels)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 5 | View Replies ]


To: whitney69

Get stuffed $hot $hill.


16 posted on 11/09/2023 1:44:32 PM PST by grey_whiskers ( The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change without notice.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 13 | View Replies ]

To: whitney69
I wasn't planning on becoming a nasal spray addict.

Why were you writing me and passing on "untrue" information. A virus is a different kind of germ."

24 posted on 11/09/2023 2:47:10 PM PST by Sacajaweau ( )
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 13 | View Replies ]

To: whitney69

Keep reading, that’s only for decongestant nasal sprays-because they can cause rebound swelling in the tissue leading to more congestion, thus more use of the spray.
“ These sprays have different brand names, but the two main active ingredients are oxymetazoline and pseudoephedrine.

Are decongestant nasal sprays addictive?

Yes. These sprays can cause a so-called “nasal spray addiction” in some people.

This often occurs when a person uses the decongestant nasal spray too frequently or for too long.

Strictly, this is rebound congestion and not an addiction.”


35 posted on 11/09/2023 5:03:42 PM PST by dkGba
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 13 | View Replies ]

Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article


FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson