----- Original Message ----- From: <Karl_Rasmussen@t...> > > John, > While we are talking about all these med's, it may be a good time for > a reminder about the following simple, cheap, and helpful procedure: > > 1 cup warm water, > 1/4 tsp salt (non-iodized) > nasal bulb / nasal syringe / ( infant nose bulb) > > mix the salt in the water and use the nasal bulb to rinse out your > nose with it.... > > What do you think, John, maybe only about 10 - 15 % adverse side affects > for this ;) ?
By all means. Frankly, it is rare for anyone other than singers to be willing to use anything but a prescription med, but saline rinses can be very helpful. The steroids are typically needed in people with significant allergies, though.
John
John Messmer, MD, Assistant Professor, Family & Community Medicine Medical Director, Penn State Geisinger Health Group, Palmyra, PA
"Try not. Do or do not; there is no 'try'." -- Yoda
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