Rinsing the nasal passages with saline solution is an ancient technique that has been used for centuries, all over the world.

No. This product was devised in Australia by a company that is well known for its aggressive marketing. One of the active ingredients is chlorpromazine which is a relatively cheap drug used as an anti psychotic treatment. The nasal spray is however expensive and you are encouraged to purchase 12 month supply at over $2000 See similar questions...

The flu shot is an inactivated vaccine (containing a killed virus) while the nasal-spray flu vaccine (sometimes called LAIV for live attenuated influenza vaccine) contains a weakened live virus. Since the flu shot is made from the killed influenza virus, it can't give you the flu. You could have side effects from the flu shot, however. These might include a sore arm, fever, and body aches, but they'll last for only a day or so and will be much milder than flu symptoms. See similar questions...

Unlike some nasal irrigation products, ALKALOL contains no antihistamine, preservatives, or other chemicals that can irritate and damage tender mucous membranes in the nasal passages. Instead, since it was originally formulated in 1896, ALKALOL has been made with soothing natural ingredients, including eucalyptol, thymol, menthol, camphor, and oils of wintergreen, spearmint, pine and cinnamon. See similar questions...

There was a product devised in Australia by a company that is well known for its aggressive marketing. It included the active ingredient chlorpromazine which is a relatively cheap drug used in anti psychotic treatment. The nasal spray is very expensive and you are encouraged to purchase 12 month supply at over $2000 See similar questions...

Judicious use of a decongestant nasal spray such as Neosynephrine, used according to directions for three to seven days, is also advisable in many patients. Extreme caution must be used in order to prevent worsening of symptoms or addiction to these sprays. Note that there is no risk of addiction with the prescription nasal sprays, but there can be other side effects - check with your doctor. See similar questions...

Newborns/babies – 1 spray per nostril as needed (or use FESS® LITTLE NOSES™ Saline Nose Drops) See similar questions...

Hylamist? is an all-natural product that helps provide necessary moisture to dry noses. Hylamist? contains Hyaluronic acid (HA), nature's moisturizer which scientist agree can hold up to 1000 times its weight in water. HA, when sprayed into the nose, can provide the much needed moisture to soothe and comfort dry nasal passages. See similar questions...

Hylamist? is available from health care practitioners, health food stores and pharmacies located across the country. For a dealer near you, please visit our website at www.hyalogic.com or call us toll free at 866-318-8484. See similar questions...

The saline drops don't pulse the cilia back to normal, don't flow past the sinus openings to displace the pus and may contain preservatives that irritate the nose. See similar questions...

Saline water has a relatively high concentration of dissolved salts. Salt is not just "salt" as we know it - sodium chloride (NaCl) - but can be dissolved calcium (Ca2+), magnesium (Mg2+) sulfate (S042-), bicarbonate (HC03-) and Boron (B). See similar questions...

Yes, use FESS® Nasal Spray 5-10 minutes prior to using a nasal steroid or antihistamine and 5-10 minutes after using a medicated decongestant (vasoconstrictor). For more information click here. See similar questions...

effective doses, dDAVP tablets are not less expensive than dDAVP nasal spray. They are more convenient and often as effective as the spray. However, in some patients, their effects are more erratic owing to variations in absorption from the gut. This variability sometimes can be prevented or reduced by taking the tablets on an empty stomach, but other times it is necessary to go back to the nasal spray. I am not aware that dDAVP has damaged the sense of smell or taste in anyone. See similar questions...

The nasal-spray flu vaccine (sometimes called LAIV for Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine) is a new flu vaccine that was licensed in 2003. It is different from the other licensed influenza vaccine (also called the "flu shot") because it contains weakened live influenza viruses instead of killed viruses and is administered by nasal spray instead of injection. See similar questions...

In one large study among children aged 15-85 months, the nasal-spray flu vaccine (LAIV) reduced the chance of influenza illness by 92% compared with placebo. In a study among adults, the participants were not specifically tested for influenza. See similar questions...

People with a medical condition that places them at high risk for complications from influenza, including those with chronic heart or lung disease, such as asthma or reactive airways disease; people with medical conditions such as diabetes or kidney failure; or people with illnesses that weaken the immune system, or who take medications that can weaken the immune system. No. The nasal-spray flu vaccine is approved for use only in healthy people between the ages of 5 and 49 years. See similar questions...

No, the FESS® bottle should not be used by more than one person as sharing may lead to the spread of infection. See similar questions...

Due to eucalyptus aroma, FESS® Eucalyptus is not recommended for children under 10 years. Children under 10 years should try the aroma-free FESS® Nasal Spray. See similar questions...

Because FESS FREQUENT FLYER ® Nasal Spray is non-medicated, it can be used as often as necessary. We recommend 2-3 sprays per nostril before you board the plane and every two hours during the flight. It is also a good idea to continue using FESS® FREQUENT FLYER after arrival to help fight potential infection. FESS® FREQUENT FLYER, due to the tea-tree oil fragrance, is not recommended for children under 7 years old. Children should try the aroma-free FESS® Nasal Spray. See similar questions...

Newborns/babies – 1 spray per nostril as needed or use FESS® LITTLE NOSES™ Saline Nose Drops. See similar questions...