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Decongestants: Over-the-counter decongestants, such as pseudephedrine, and nasal sprays, such as oxymetazoline (afrin), are effective for immediate, short-term alleviation. They can be used to relieve discomfort while searching for the cause of the discharge, but tend to cause rebound congestion if used for longer than three days. When this occurs your body adapts to the drug so that congestion persistently recurs unless the drug is used. People with hypertension should not use them.

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CORTICOSTEROID NASAL SPRAYS The big revolution in allergy treatment involves the use of steroid nasal sprays. Allergists have known for decades that cortisonelike drugs (prednisone, for example) can dampen the reactions of an overactive immune system and calm allergy symptoms amazingly well. The trouble is that relief comes at a stiff price. So many side effects are associated with oral corticosteroids that few physicians would ever consider prescribing such medications for nasal allergy symptoms except as a last resort.

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One note: Decongestant nasal sprays are addictive and raise your blood pressure. Saline or antihistamine sprays (or a prescription steroid spray) are better options. YOU Tip: Think Opposite. You'd think that the way to treat a lack of sleep is to get more of it, but one way that sleep docs treat insomnia is by making their patients sleep less. For instance, they'll take a patient getting five hours a night and force her to get only four a night, and then gradually increase by ten or fifteen minutes a night once a week.

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These include antihistamines, nasal sprays, and bronchodila-tors—especially those containing the muscle relaxant atropine. If your nose is chronically dry and heavily crusted, you may have a rare condition called empty nose syndrome (ENS). Empty nose syndrome is found primarily in people who have undergone extensive sinus or other nasal surgery for medical or cosmetic reasons. During surgery too many turbinates (see Snoring, above) are mistakenly removed and the nose is literally left empty. Turbinates can also be damaged during radiation therapy or by physical trauma to the nose.

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For patients with respiratory allergies which are not being adequately controlled, consideration should be given to possible rebound or irritant effects such as occurs with nasal sprays. Potent vasoconstrictors such as oxymetazoline (present in many nasal sprays) are well-known for causing a rebound-type effect. Less frequently recognized is an effect caused by some of the preservatives commonly used in nasal sprays, both prescription and over-the-counter preparations.

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Rectal administration of progesterone has not been well studied. nasal sprays of progesterone (in oil) produce relatively low serum levels, which are sustained for only a few hours.163 Even though these levels are low, they can produce some secretory changes in the endometrium and may prove with further study to be sufficient to reverse endometrial hyperplastic effects of estrogen replacemenr therapy. More About HRT and Breast Cancer. The issue of progestogens and breast cancer is complex and not very well understood. It is difficult to come to a comfortable conclusion on this matter.

Capsules, sublingual lozenges or pellets, creams, gels, vaginal creams or gels or tablets, nasal sprays, and even pellets that are implanted under the skin are available in an infinite array of dosing combinations. These exceed the limited number of doses and deliveries that are available in either the pharmaceutical company bio-identical hormone preparations or the synthetic and semisynthetic prescription items. Finally, bio-identical estrogens include estradiol, estriol, and estrone, as I mentioned earlier. Bio-identical progesterone, testosterone, and DHEA are also available.

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Antacids • Cans • Lipstick • Anti-diarrhea (food and drink) • nasal sprays medication • Cookware • Processed • Antiperspirants • Dentures cheese • Astringents • Fireworks • Toothpaste • Baking powder • Foil • Vaccines • Buffered aspirin • Hemorrhoid medications • Vaginal douches The average individual frequently "consumes" or uses multiple items on that list every day. Try to find an urban household without any aluminum cans, foil, baking powder, or aspirin. Sadly, manufactured goods are not the only source of aluminum exposure.

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Eucalyptus nasal sprays, joint and muscle ointments and chest rubs are available—even eucalyptus sweets with lemon and honey. Eucalyptus is an effective antiseptic so can be used (diluted) on wounds. Try it for headaches by rubbing one or two drops gently around your temple area. It has been used as a scalp massage to help control dandruff. Add one or two drops to a small quantity of carrier oil and use for a complete body massage (but not for babies).

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They are available either in transdermal patch form, as chewing gum, and as nasal sprays and inhalers. Some of these are available over the counter, while others require a prescription. Q Buproprion (Zyban) is an antidepressant that acts on the brain in the same manner as nicotine. It can help some people to stop smoking. If you are concerned about gaining weight after you quit, buproprion may help limit the amount of weight you put on.

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Saline nasal sprays are available; look for those that also contain xylitol, a natural extract that prevents bacteria from adhering to the nasal cavity. • If you have chronic sinusitis, you may well have problems with Candida overgrowth. See the Candidiasis section for more information. REFERENCES Taylor, M. J., J. U. Ponikau, D. A. Sherris, E. B. Kern, T. A. Gaffey, G. Kephart, and H. Kita. 2002. Detection of fungal organisms in eosinophilic mucin using a fluores-cein-labeled chitin-specific binding protein. Otolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery 127(5):377-83.

Zinc supports immune function and may have antiviral effects. Zinc nasal sprays may be even more effective. Take as directed on the container. Super Prescription #6 Ginger (Zingiber officinale) Take 500 mg of the capsule or drink the fresh tea four times daily. Ginger helps with a sore throat and chills. Super Prescription #7 Astragalus (Astragalus mem-branaceus) Take 500 to 1,000 mg or 3.0 ml of a tincture two to three times daily. Astragalus is an excellent treatment for preventing the common cold. Do not take astragalus if you have a fever.

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Medicines such as nasal sprays, cough suppressants, and fever reducers may offer temporary relief from the symptoms of a cold, but they do so by hindering the body's own defenses. nasal sprays and cold capsules slow down mucus production and therefore inhibit healing, since mucus serves to cleanse the tissues of the virus and to protect them from further infection. Cough medicines block the body's cough reflex, which can be problematic, since coughing helps clear breathing passages.

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Copper; aluminum or lead poisoning; nitrites; MonoSodium Glutamate (MSG); histamine; contraceptive pillf and Estrogen; allergies to the fumes of cigarettes, gasoline, cologne; putrefactive intestinal gas entering the blood; a slipped disk; emotional or physical trauma, tension or stress, weather changes, illness, high fever, or changes in Epinephrine or Serotonin neurotransmitters; migraine drugs cafergot, wigraine, andiergostat; decongestants, nasal sprays,appetite suppressants, somediuretics,arthritisandhearingmedications. From Poor Liver Take Citrate of Magnesia, 2 grains Calomel, 20 gr.

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Aspirin and traditional anti-inflammatories can also encourage bronchial irritation by inhibiting COX-1, which, as it turns out, is also responsible for slowing down bronchial stress. Some nasal sprays, particularly those known as alpha-adrenergics, cause interstitial fibrosis and obliteration of pulmonary vessels, which is as bad as it sounds. And Relenza, the anti-flu treatment that Glaxo's Bob Ingram so agilely fought the FDA over, turns out to cause serious bronchial problems in people with asthma and other respiratory disorders, especially in the elderly and in children.

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Tinnitis Ear nerve ringing, precursing deafness; may be caused by a Sodium/ Potassium imbalance (lowerSodium, increase Potassium),caffeine, aspirin, wax build-up, middle ear infection, punctured eardrum, use of certain antibiotics with nasal sprays, high blood pressure, thyroid illness, or anemia (take Vitamins C, Folic acid, and B-l 2). Take Vitamin B-l 5; Vitamin C, high Bioflavonoids; Vitamin E; and 5-10 mg. Manganese; Mineral Salts: Potassium Phosphate (12x) every hour until improvement, then Iron Phosphate (6x) and Potassium Phosphate (12x) three times a day; and Amino Acids.

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Potent vasoconstrictors such as oxymetazoline (present in many nasal sprays) are well-known for causing a rebound-type effect. Less frequently recognized is an effect caused by some of the preservatives commonly used in nasal sprays, both prescription and over-the-counter preparations. Benzalko-nium chloride is still used as a preservative in most prescription and over-the-counter sprays for the treatment of allergy, and some such products still contain phenylmercuric acetate, an organic mercury product.

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This time various nasal sprays were prescribed and heat treatment was provided by a physiotherapist. This cleared my nose for an hour or two. Then the symptoms came back—with a vengeance! Perhaps you think I'm exaggerating, but my problem was so severe that I couldn't sleep properly at night. And I was keeping Mark awake, too. I then became pregnant with my third daughter, and I was concerned about the possible effects that all the medication I'd been taking would have on my unborn child. I then took myself to a naturopath/ho-moeopath. I was very impressed!

Imagine—no antibiotics, no decongestants, no antacids, no headache tablets, no nasal sprays, in fact, no medication at all since we changed the way we ate; best of all, no wasted time sitting in doctors' waiting rooms with sick children. HowDidk/eDoft? More health foods, more vitamins? No! By changing our lifestyle, by spending less time in the kitchen and more time with one another.

Nothing made any difference and yet I had tried every medical and non-medical avenue open to me: cortisone creams, nasal sprays, homeopathic remedies, and vitamin supplements. I had no idea that these problems were related to my digestive tract. It was only when we started combining our food correctly after reading the book Food Combining for Health that I experienced immediate relief. My nose stopped running instantly and my hands took about four days to stop itching and clear up.

GP's—pumped me full of antibiotics, nasal sprays, antihistamines • Naturopath—handfuls of herbal medications, which did nothing • Homeopath—same as above • Dentist—could not find anything wrong • Chiropractor—kept adjusting and adjusting and made no difference • Acupuncture—worked for a while and then went back to being unbearable • Allergy Specialist—tested for allergies extensively; all tests came back negative for airborne, food, and other.

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Considerations Q Steroid nasal sprays can be very effective for allergies and are less expensive than many prescription med- Sulfite Allergies Sulfites are common food additives used as sanitary agents and preservatives to prevent discoloration of foods. They are usually used in restaurant salad bars and are also present in many supermarket foods, including frozen foods, dried fruits, and certain fresh fruits and vegetables. Many people are allergic to sulfites.

Be sure to check first with your doctor before using them, as recent studies suggest a possible link between steroid nasal sprays and the development of glaucoma—a concern for older adults. Q Plants produce oxygen as a normal part of their growth and living process, and help to remove pollutants from indoor air. Some plants suggested for this purpose include areca palm, bamboo palm, Boston fern, dracaena, dwarf date palm, English ivy, ficus alii, lady palm, peace lily, rubber plant, and spider plant. Q Acupressure and acupuncture have had some success in relieving allergy symptoms.

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Saline-based nasal sprays such as Ocean, Ayr, and Dristan Saline Spray may be used to soothe inflamed tissue due to allergies. The nasal solution cromolyn sodium (Nasalcrom) may be used to prevent future allergy attacks. Prescription treatments include antihistamines, such as fexofenadine (Allegra), cetirizine (Zyrtec), anddeslo-ratadine (Clarinex); bronchodilators, such as albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin); nasal corticosteroids, such as fluticasone (Flonase), triamcinolone (Nasacort AQ), mometasone (Nasonex), and flunisolide (Nasalide); and weekly allergy shots (desensitization immunotherapy).

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Do not use nasal sprays or nose drops. Instead, use an empty nasal spray container filled with warm water to spray into the nostrils. This helps to moisten the nose and shrink the membranes. Q See also nosebleed in Part Two. PREMATURE BIRTH An infant is classified as premature when it is delivered before thirty-seven weeks of pregnancy. Premature birth is a major public health concern because underdeveloped babies are at increased risk of death in the first year of life and are more likely to develop heart, lung, and brain disorders if they survive.

People with hay fever and other nasal allergies are most prone to nasal polyps, as are people who overuse nose drops and nasal sprays. Polyps on the vocal cords are caused by abuse (such as from repeated and prolonged episodes of screaming or, among singers especially, improper vocal technique), usually in the presence of an infection. People who smoke or have allergies are more susceptible. Vocal cord polyps usually cause painless hoarseness. Unless otherwise specified, the dosages recommended here are for adults.

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Among prescription allergy medicines, steroid nasal sprays offer the most effective symptom relief with a minimum of side effects. The cost is significant, since they are available only by prescription. One generic variety (flunisolide) is less expensive than brand-name products like Flonase and Rhinocort AQ. •Pseudoephedrine can be surprisingly effective at controlling allergy symptoms. Beware of side effects such as insomnia, nervousness, high blood pressure, and irregular heart rhythms. ARTHRITIS • Eat a diet rich in selenium • Get 1,000 IU of vitamin D daily þ????

Cost: Approximately $85 to $95 for brand-name nasal sprays. Generic flunisolide is $35 to $40 per bottle. sense to us that a drug like Singulair would relieve symptoms. This medication is widely prescribed to ease the breathing problems associated with asthma. Research suggests, however, that Singulair is only modestly effective for alleviating itching, sneezing, congestion, and runny nose. It is roughly comparable to antihistamines such as loratadine (Claritin).

That's where nasal sprays come in. There are about a half-dozen different intranasal corticosteroids available by prescription. Most experts would say that these formulations are the most effective allergy treatment available. Although it may take a week for the benefits to reach peak effect, these sprays should relieve allergy symptoms such as itching, sneezing, and congestion quite well. They are pricey, however. A small bottle can run $85 to $95. At the time of this writing, generic flunisolide costs around $40. We cannot say whether one spray is better or safer than another.

The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D. See book keywords and concepts

Corticosteroid nasal sprays, such as flunisolide (Nasalide), fluticasone (Flonase), or triamcinolone (Nasacort), may also be used to reduce inflammation. Surgery may be used to unblock the sinuses and drain thick secretions if drug therapy is not effective, or if there are structural abnormalities. Dietary changes that may be helpful According to some studies, 25-70% of people with sinusitis have environmental allergies (page 14).1 Although food allergies may also contribute to the problem, some researchers believe food allergies only rarely cause sinusitis.

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