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2 kinds of Sudafed nasal sprays - but what is the difference?
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- Lemon Quarter
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2 kinds of Sudafed nasal sprays - but what is the difference?
One on a red box 'Sinus Ease' https://www.sudafed.co.uk/products/suda ... asal-spray
and the other blue 'Blocked nose spray' https://www.sudafed.co.uk/products/blocked-nose-spray
The active ingredients appear the same, can anyone tell me a difference?
and the other blue 'Blocked nose spray' https://www.sudafed.co.uk/products/blocked-nose-spray
The active ingredients appear the same, can anyone tell me a difference?
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Re: 2 kinds of Sudafed nasal sprays - but what is the difference?
DiamondEcho wrote:One on a red box 'Sinus Ease' https://www.sudafed.co.uk/products/suda ... asal-spray
and the other blue 'Blocked nose spray' https://www.sudafed.co.uk/products/blocked-nose-spray
The active ingredients appear the same, can anyone tell me a difference?
Packaging? (Possibly targeted at different regions?)
They appear to be listed as the same thing at https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/1722/smpc#gref
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Re: 2 kinds of Sudafed nasal sprays - but what is the difference?
Over a decade ago I had something called post-nasal drip. It was fairly horrible (I won't describe it, but it was very wearing on me). Anyway nothing seemed to touch it until I used a saline solution in a neti pot, which you basically poured up each nostril. It wasn't wonderfully pleasant but I quickly got used to it. The whole issue cleared up in a week or two I recall.Snorvey wrote:If it was me (and it has been), I'd avoid these nasal sprays altogether in favour of a mildly salty solution.
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Re: 2 kinds of Sudafed nasal sprays - but what is the difference?
Snorvey wrote:I discovered that on the Old Fool when suffering from a condition called 'rebound blocked nose' - basically overuse of these sprays leading to a permanently blocked nose. Now I used salty water for colds, hayfever etc. It's brilliant.
I think there were a few converts at the time; I know I was one
For some stuff it's brilliant
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Re: 2 kinds of Sudafed nasal sprays - but what is the difference?
servodude wrote:Packaging? (Possibly targeted at different regions?)
They appear to be listed as the same thing at https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/1722/smpc#gref
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Both were side-by-side in my local supermarket, the one in the red packaging with a promo discount on it. Since I usually buy the blue one, it got me wondering.
Thx also for the saline irrigation tip. I haven't done that for some years and it reminds me that as unpleasant as I find the process I should look into trying it again.
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Re: 2 kinds of Sudafed nasal sprays - but what is the difference?
csearle wrote:Over a decade ago I had something called post-nasal drip. It was fairly horrible (I won't describe it, but it was very wearing on me). Anyway nothing seemed to touch it until I used a saline solution in a neti pot, which you basically poured up each nostril. It wasn't wonderfully pleasant but I quickly got used to it. The whole issue cleared up in a week or two I recall.Snorvey wrote:If it was me (and it has been), I'd avoid these nasal sprays altogether in favour of a mildly salty solution.
HTH (if applicable),
Chris
My wife suffered from post nasal drip and, as you say it is not pleasant (" drowning"). She was diagnosed with mild asthma and given an inhaler. This appears to have offered significant relief from the post nasal drip very very quickly.
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Re: 2 kinds of Sudafed nasal sprays - but what is the difference?
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Thx also for the saline irrigation tip. I haven't done that for some years and it reminds me that as unpleasant as I find the process I should look into trying it again.
What is it that you find unpleasant about using a neti pot? If it is that it stings, you are not adding enough salt in the pot.
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Re: 2 kinds of Sudafed nasal sprays - but what is the difference?
genou wrote:DiamondEcho wrote:Thx also for the saline irrigation tip. I haven't done that for some years and it reminds me that as unpleasant as I find the process I should look into trying it again.
What is it that you find unpleasant about using a neti pot? If it is that it stings, you are not adding enough salt in the pot.
IDK what a neti pot is. What I was referring to was an aerosol of saline solution such as https://www.boots.com/sterimar-isotonic ... l-10028386
The dispensing probe is quite long, you 'stick it up there' and give your nose a blast on each side. Then saline runs down the back of your throat. Hence why it's not quite a joy to use, but it does seem to help.
ps. This discussion also reminds me that we have a steam inhalor somewhere; I really should dig it out, that works well too.
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Re: 2 kinds of Sudafed nasal sprays - but what is the difference?
DiamondEcho wrote:genou wrote:DiamondEcho wrote:Thx also for the saline irrigation tip. I haven't done that for some years and it reminds me that as unpleasant as I find the process I should look into trying it again.
What is it that you find unpleasant about using a neti pot? If it is that it stings, you are not adding enough salt in the pot.
IDK what a neti pot is. What I was referring to was an aerosol of saline solution such as https://www.boots.com/sterimar-isotonic ... l-10028386
The dispensing probe is quite long, you 'stick it up there' and give your nose a blast on each side. Then saline runs down the back of your throat. Hence why it's not quite a joy to use, but it does seem to help.
ps. This discussion also reminds me that we have a steam inhalor somewhere; I really should dig it out, that works well too.
That does not sound fun. You'd find a neti much gentler and easier. I get more effect from it than an inhaler.
Neti pot - https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-use-a-neti-pot
Although I don't much fancy the pot they are using - I have one of these : https://www.mad-hq.com/product/nosebuddy ( it is cheaper elsewhere ).
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Re: 2 kinds of Sudafed nasal sprays - but what is the difference?
DiamondEcho wrote:
ps. This discussion also reminds me that we have a steam inhalor somewhere; I really should dig it out, that works well too.
Isn't that a nebulizer or atomiser device that uses ultrasound to turn a liquid into a mist?
I used to have chest infections/bronchitis every 2-4 years and once needed two different antibiotics to get rid of it. I could usually feel when it was just starting and dreaded it.
One year I felt the familiar tightness approaching and told the doctor that I didn't want to take antibiotics unless I really had to. He advised me to buy a nebulizer/atomiser device and prescribed some medication to add to the water to help relax the lungs. A colleague at work knew about this and told me to add some sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) as well to increase the pH. Apparently she'd done this with some success. The higher pH makes it harder for the bacteria to gain a foothold in the lungs.
Within a few days, I noticed a huge improvement. For the first time ever, I got rid of the infection without antibiotics.
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Re: 2 kinds of Sudafed nasal sprays - but what is the difference?
stevensfo wrote:DiamondEcho wrote: ps. This discussion also reminds me that we have a steam inhalor somewhere; I really should dig it out, that works well too.
Isn't that a nebulizer or atomiser device that uses ultrasound to turn a liquid into a mist?
I suspect it is just a heater that boils off a controlled supply of steam... https://evergreen-nebulizers.co.uk/beur ... -vaporiser
A few minutes does a good job of clearing out the channels though.
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Re: 2 kinds of Sudafed nasal sprays - but what is the difference?
DiamondEcho wrote:stevensfo wrote:DiamondEcho wrote: ps. This discussion also reminds me that we have a steam inhalor somewhere; I really should dig it out, that works well too.
Isn't that a nebulizer or atomiser device that uses ultrasound to turn a liquid into a mist?
I suspect it is just a heater that boils off a controlled supply of steam... https://evergreen-nebulizers.co.uk/beur ... -vaporiser
A few minutes does a good job of clearing out the channels though.
No, definitely not a heater. That could possibly affect or inactivate some of the substances added to the water. Mine was ultrasound, but there seem to be other types as well:
https://www.webmd.com/asthma/guide/home ... er-therapy
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