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noodles - 02 Jul 2006 20:22 GMT

I have had a bad sinus headache for several days. I live in FL and get
them when the weather changes or gets very bad, like it is right now.
Thunderstorms for several days.

I am taking an anti-inflamatory and decogestant/antihistamine. I am
also using saline nasal spray (generic from CVS).

Nothing is helping. Of course it is a holiday and all dr's offices are
closed.

Anyone know of helpful advice I haven't tried for some relief?

Thanks

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Murray Grossan - 03 Jul 2006 16:20 GMT

On 7/2/06 12:22 PM, in article
1151868167.808371.305600@m73g2000cwd.googlegroups.com, "noodles"
<bestpriceusa@aol.com> wrote:

> I have had a bad sinus headache for several days. I live in FL and get
> them when the weather changes or gets very bad, like it is right now.
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>
> Thanks

Unfortunately, the spray you are using probably contains benzalkonium and
might the reason why your medicatons don't work. Try hot tea to get the
cilia moving.

I cant get over the impression that health providers in Florida have worse
sinus problems than elsewhere.

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Shirley ann - 04 Jul 2006 10:27 GMT

The only thing that helps me with my sinus pain is a Aleve and very warm
tea.
If I use a nasal spray I can only use Simply Saline.

As the other salines all have that Benz. which Dr Murray mentioned. My
nasal membranes burn and bleeds.

shirleyann

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Murray Grossan - 04 Jul 2006 19:56 GMT

On 7/4/06 2:27 AM, in article
18413-44AA3493-701@storefull-3137.bay.webtv.net, "Shirley ann"
<shirleyann2@webtv.net> wrote:

> The only thing that helps me with my sinus pain is a Aleve and very warm
> tea.
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> shirleyann

Shirleyann thanks for bringing up the benzalkonium. It really is
discouraging to me that at least once or more/week I see patients whose ONLY
problem is the reaction to the benzalkonium in their OTC saline spray.
PLEASE review the FAQ re making your own saline.

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Steven L. - 04 Jul 2006 01:39 GMT

> I have had a bad sinus headache for several days. I live in FL and get
> them when the weather changes or gets very bad, like it is right now.
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>
> Anyone know of helpful advice I haven't tried for some relief?

Regular nasal irrigation works well for me. Saline nasal spray is
nowhere near as effective. If you already have those little CVS saline
nasal spray bottles, make your own saline solution, fill the bottles and
squirt (don't spray) the entire contents up your nose. Repeat enough
times to get at least 8 ounces through each nostril.

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