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Zinc Nasal Sprays May Kill Your Sense Of Smell - But Pepper Could Be
The Cure

 Popular "anti-cold" zinc based nasal sprays are being blamed for
permanently destroying the sense of smell for thousands of users.
Pending lawsuits claim zinc nasal spray users have permanently lost
their senses of smell, but the damage may not be permanent afterall --
thanks to a new nasal spray made with natural hot pepper extract. The
Sinus Buster is the world's first capsaicin based nasal spray, and it
may actually reverse the damage reportedly caused by zinc nasal
sprays.

Altamont, NY (PR Web) April 12, 2004 -- These days our busy lives make
it tough to stop and smell the roses, but just imagine "never" being
able to smell those roses even if you had the time. That's the reality
for more than 2 million Americans who have a condition known as
"Anosmia".

Anosmia sufferers either partially, or completely lose their sense of
smell. Basically, Anosmia is to smell, as blindness is to sight. For a
very few people it's a congenital disorder starting at birth, but for
most it's due to a variety of sinus ailments. Chronic sinus conditions
such as rhinitis, sinusitis, and even allergies can all lead to
anosmia. But there's a new debate on the medical front concerning
"anti-cold" nasal sprays containing Zincum Gluconicum, also known as
Zinc Gluconate. The intranasal use of Zinc Gluconicum has been linked
to anosmia for over 50 years yet it was somehow accepted as a safe OTC
product, and heavily marketed during the 1990s.

There are several brands out there, but the two most prominent ones
are marketed under the names, "Cold-Eeze" and "Zicam". Both brands
were approved by the FDA for over the counter sales as intranasal cold
remedies, but there are thousands of Americans claiming these nasal
sprays have destroyed their senses of smell.

Attorneys representing former zinc nasal spray users claim Matrixx
Initiatives Inc. and Quigley Inc., the manufacturers of Zicam and
Cold-Eeze respectively, intentionally misled their customers
concerning the known effects of intranasal zinc usage. Despite the
knowledge that zinc can seriously affect the sense of smell and taste,
manufacturers of these nasal sprays failed to warn their customers on
their packaging and within their advertising.

In fact, several class action lawsuits are presently in the works, and
both sides are hunkering down for a long drawn out battle. The nasal
spray makers, and the FDA both contend zinc based nasal sprays have
not been proven to destroy one's sense of smell. Yet it's hard to
explain the thousands of people who have lost their ability to smell
after using a Zinc Gluconate based nasal spray.

Lawsuits and court battles aside, there may be an amazing answer that
could satisfy both parties in this delicate situation. It's an all
natural nasal spray made with hot pepper extract known as "The Sinus
Buster". This nasal spray has been proven to bring back the sense of
smell for a handful of users suffering from Anosmia.

Since the Sinus Buster nasal spray was first introduced only six
months ago, there have been more than a dozen users who claim this
spray actually cured their Anosmia. Incredibly, the effect was noticed
within 24 hours for most of these users, and it appears to be a
permanent fix.

Such was the case for Amelia Anderson of Chula Vista, California. A
chronic sinus sufferer for most of her adult life, Amelia completely
lost her sense of smell more than a decade ago. Over the years she
eventually got used to not being able to smell, but she always missed
the fragrances of the environment around her. Now after years of
suffering, Amelia can once again stop to smell the roses thanks the
Sinus Buster capsaicn (hot pepper extract) nasal spray.

"I haven't been able to smell anything for about 10 years. We live by
the ocean and I could never smell the air around me. You know that
smell the ocean has. I always missed that. I've taken all kinds of
medications for my sinus problems over the years. I've been on all
kinds of over the counter medicines and even prescriptions from my
doctor, but nothing ever worked until I used that spray. Now I can
smell everything," Anderson said.

The Sinus Buster's main active ingredient, capsaicin, is the natural
chemical that puts the "Hot" in hot peppers, and it's been clinically
proven to relieve many sinus conditions including chronic rhinitis.
Capsaicin is also touted as one of the best headache remedies ever
discovered relieving migraines, cluster headaches, and even
hang-overs. Now according to Amelia Anderson, The Sinus Buster may
also help some Anosmia sufferers re-gain their sense of smell.

"When my husband ordered the sinus buster over the internet I was
skeptical. But I said okay I'll give it a try. As soon as we got it I
used it that night and the next day I noticed I could smell certain
odors. I couldn't believe it. The first thing I smelled was my
daughter coming home after a night of partying, and I could smell
cigarette smoke all over her. I had to bring her coat out to the
garage because the smoke odor was so strong. Then my daughter told me
that's how she always smells after going out, but I never smelled the
smoke before. It's absolutely amazing," Anderson added.

Although Amelia didn't lose her smelling ability due to zinc nasal
sprays, the process that stole her sense of smell is still the same.
Officials from SiCap Industries, makers of The Sinus Buster pepper
nasal spray believe their product could also help former zinc users to
regenerate their "smellers".

"We've heard from 13 people who claim they regained their sense of
smell after using our product. We did some research and found there
have been credible studies that show capsaicin may be able to
regenerate the dead nerve fibers that control the human sense of
smell. These nerve fibers actually die and regenerate constantly on
their own, but chronic sinus problems and allergies can kill them
permanently, or so we thought. Maybe the answer is capsaicin, and our
spray seems to be proving it as a medical fact. I believe it's got
something to do with the thermal heat action of the pepper extract,"
explains Wayne Perry, President of SiCap Industries.

Perry may not be far off the mark -- the cases of Amelia Anderson and
other Sinus Buster users appear to back up his theory. Every Sinus
Buster user who regained their smelling abilities claimed the unique
deep penetrating "heat action" felt as if it was actually recharging
their nerves. If this holds true, many "zinc nasal spray" lawsuit
plaintifs may want to ask for The Sinus Buster as part of their
settlements.

SiCap Industries officials would like to participate in clinical
trials testing the effects of their capsaicin nasal spray on
participants with Anosmia. They believe the trials could lead to a
total cure for most Anosmics, and a possible answer to many of the
lawsuits.

"We are in no way claiming the sinus buster is the cure for anything,
but so far our customers have found it to have an amazing effect on
the nerve patterns and chemicals associated with chronic sinus,
allergy, and headache symptoms. If the guys who make zinc nasal
sprays, or the FDA would fund some clinical trials using capsaicin,
our company would be happy to supply them with product. I believe it's
important to see if the people who lost their senses of smell could
actually be permanently cured. It sure might change some things with
all those pending lawsuits," says Perry.

To Find Out More About The Sinus Buster Natural Hot Pepper Nasal Spray
-- go to (www.sinusbuster.com). They have the whole story about where
this unique formula comes from, and how it works. It's quite
interesting.

It's important to note that Zicam and Cold-Eeze are not the only nasal
spray products that contain Zincum Gluconicum. Below is a list of
other cold remedies that also contain zinc in various forms:

*Natra-Bio
*Zinc Nasal Spray
*Zinaz
*Sinufix
*EASEaCOLD
*Neti Wash Plus
*Breeze
*Air Defense
*SYMTEC Cold & Sinus Nasal Spray

Media Outlets interested in following up on this story should contact
SiCap Industries directly through the contact information provided, or
through email (webmaster@sinusbuster.com).

(Released by Ashtar Press Services)