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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
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To: dkGba

Using salt on internal tissue like in the sinuses can have side effects.

Allergic reaction (rare)
Sneezing.
Cough.
Eye irritation if sprayed in the eye.
Nose irritation.
Abnormal taste.

Used under care, salt can be beneficial when used in a solution and not overused. Continual use can cause Halotherapy which can have some side effects. You may have coughing and more mucus secretion because your nasal passages are clearing out. Rarely, you may notice skin irritation or conjunctivitis, or pink eye. But there is a possibility of irritation in sinus passages.

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40 posted on 11/09/2023 6:06:40 PM PST by whitney69 (yption tunnels)
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