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Stopping Nasal Drainage

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Date: 04/18/2008 Topics: Health & Body > Advice | Readers Request > Health  
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Whats a good 'otc' drug to dry up drainage?

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By justgrits1 (Guest Post)
I've tired mucinex and it doesn't do a thing for me but make me hack up more mucus - and the drainage doesn't stop.

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By ChloeA (93) Contact
I'm not usually a big fan of homeopathic or "natural" remedies, but do a Google on the phrase "neti pot." I highly recommend it as an effective treatment to rinse out the sinuses and rid them of the irritants that are probably the underlying cause of the drainage. I don't remember the exact proportions of salt and water you use for the rinse, but you can just experiment until you find the combination that doesn't result in a stinging sensation when you use it.

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By bailegirl (237) Profile Contact
Everyone's body is different, and what works for one person may not work for another. A lot of people can use Sudafed type products and they do the trick just fine, but myself, they don't touch it at all. I've had severe sinus problems for almost my entire life, one of the few things that helps me is Tylenol Allergy Sinus. Of course, I usually buy the generic for about $2 a box. Good luck.

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By Maryeileen (698) Profile Contact
I use 2 homeopathic remedies that I buy from Puritan's Pride. One is Allergy Relief and the other is Sinus Relief. They can be used alone, or together:

http://www.puritan.com/pages/iq.asp ... 8C53DE7588A07&SearchText=homeopathic

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By Barbara J Snyder (Guest Post)
Try the genierc sudafed I take 2 of them and it stops the draninage I should know I get alot sometimes. Works great and doesn't cost much.

Posted on 04/22/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Paula Jo Carr Mebane, NC (Guest Post)
I use DRIXORAL 12 hour tablets they do not make you tired so you can still work while taking them. They also work IF your head is stopped up, like when you get a cold. So to me it is a wonder drug that takes care of a runny nose or a stopped up nose! You have to sign for them at the pharmacy counter and they cost less then $15 for 24 tablets.

I took Drixoral when it was a prescription medication years ago in the 1980's but now that they are over the counter I do not have to bother my doctor to write me a prescription which means I do not have to pay him for an office visit and the pills are just the same - YEAH! Good luck!

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By M&D Ped (Guest Post)
My hubby uses mucinex, and it works very well for him. Good luck

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By MartyD (466) Profile Contact
I have heard some really good reports about the new saline nasal sprays. I bought one but haven't used it yet. It may be that you need to deal with the cause of the congestion first... possibly pollen allergies. If you go to pollen.com and register they will send you a daily pollen report with info on which pollens and the count. If pollens are high, then pop an allergy pill before going outside. I use benadryl but there are many others out there. This is an extremely aggravating condition. I hope you gain mastery over it.

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By zoodad (47) Profile Contact
you may need to try more than one. The new formula decongestants (containing PE) dry my sinuses so much it's painful. I use the ones you get from behind the counter with pseudoephedrine. (And I've had as much luck with generics as name brands). Sudafed also makes a non-drying formula which combines the decongestant with an expectorant to keep mucous membranes from getting irritated.

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By perfume and powder (569) Profile Contact
Decongestants will do this. They only dry it up, they don't treat the underlying condition. Decongestants can raise blood pressure. If you have high blood pressure use Mucinex instead or one of the new decongestants that don't raise blood pressure.

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