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From:  "saint james" <stjames@l...>
Date:  Mon Sep 11, 2000  7:34 am
Subject:  Re: [vocalist-temporary] Re: MED: Nasacort spray??



>
> we are not looking to dry out our nostrils, we are looking to coat
them
>(as well as the rest of our respertory system) with a thin, watery mucous.
>this mucous is what protects us from infection. the drying out, caused by
>use of these medications, is precisely why some people experience cronic
>sinus infections while using them. staying well hydrated is what keeps
the
>mucous thin and watery. if you must use nasacort, or the like, i suggest
>you also use a saline spray to keep your passages moist. and beware,
>sometimes these saline sprays can become contaminated so, change the bottle
>often.


James here....

Several of these sprays are aqueous base so they are mostly water. Nasalide
leaves everything moist, anything but drying. Also most have a "draw back"
valve on the spray so contamination does not happen.

James


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