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Can I Try Sesame Oil Nasal Spray For Dry Nose?
Question: Dear Dr,
Should I try otc sesame oil nasal spray for my dry nose, or to continue Nasonex despite it gives me the burning sensation inside nostril? My dry nose is the long term problem and I have scheduled surgery bit I have to survive untill than. My bigest problem are flights during which I feel the air con air as I feel it like it is Alaska freezing cold.
Should I try otc sesame oil nasal spray for my dry nose, or to continue Nasonex despite it gives me the burning sensation inside nostril? My dry nose is the long term problem and I have scheduled surgery bit I have to survive untill than. My bigest problem are flights during which I feel the air con air as I feel it like it is Alaska freezing cold.
Brief Answer:
normal saline nose drops.
Detailed Answer:
Hello sir,
thanks for using healthcaremagic.
For dry nose you can use normal saline nose drops.
Sesame oil nasal spray can produce nasal allergy so i would not recommend it.
Nasonex is a steroid nasal spray and it is given for nasal allergies and not for dry nose.
Normal saline nose drops give relief from dry nose. Your local chemist will know about it. It is also available over the counter in almost all states. You can instill 8 - 10 drops in each nostril every 4 hours or as frequently as required. Normal saline does not produce any side effects and can be used as much as required.
Also you should drink lots of fluids and avoid dehydration to prevent dry nose. Drink 4 litres of fluids per day.
Regards,
Dr Rajkishori Godhi.
normal saline nose drops.
Detailed Answer:
Hello sir,
thanks for using healthcaremagic.
For dry nose you can use normal saline nose drops.
Sesame oil nasal spray can produce nasal allergy so i would not recommend it.
Nasonex is a steroid nasal spray and it is given for nasal allergies and not for dry nose.
Normal saline nose drops give relief from dry nose. Your local chemist will know about it. It is also available over the counter in almost all states. You can instill 8 - 10 drops in each nostril every 4 hours or as frequently as required. Normal saline does not produce any side effects and can be used as much as required.
Also you should drink lots of fluids and avoid dehydration to prevent dry nose. Drink 4 litres of fluids per day.
Regards,
Dr Rajkishori Godhi.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Yhank you, just tell me one more thing, isotonic ot hypertonic?
Brief Answer:
isotonic saline
Detailed Answer:
hello sir,
isotonic saline,
take care,
regards,
dr rajkishori godhi
isotonic saline
Detailed Answer:
hello sir,
isotonic saline,
take care,
regards,
dr rajkishori godhi
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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