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Re: Nasal decongestant risks?

Posted by fog on January 25, 2003 at 17:23:21:

In Reply to: Nasal decongestant risks? posted by Charles IWS on January 25, 2003 at 16:53:39:

Some doctors wean people off these sprays one nostril at a time.

You might first try a simple saline spray such as Ayr, Ocean, etc. These do have buffers in them.

Rebound won't occur from occasional use for one or two nights.


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