Allergies and flying...

Yes, I'm also a big fan of the cortisone nasal sprays. I've used beconase
and flonase in the past and they are totally effective with absolutely
zero
side effects. No contest compared to the usual over the counter
antihistamines and decongestants.

Are they habit-forming like the decongestant nasal sprays?

Anyone who has ever felt the "rebound effect" of using nose spray too much
knows what I mean...
--
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Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

Jay Honeck wrote:

Are they habit-forming like the decongestant nasal sprays?

In my experience, Flonase is not.

George Patterson
I childproofed my house, but they *still* get in.

On Wed, 26 May 2004 14:54:41 GMT, "G.R. Patterson III"
wrote:

Jay Honeck wrote:

Are they habit-forming like the decongestant nasal sprays?

In my experience, Flonase is not.

George Patterson
I childproofed my house, but they *still* get in.

That's been my experience as well. Flonase does not cause any
reaction on my part, it just eliminates the machine gun sneezing and
the itchy eyes. In fact I become symptomless when summer arrives and
I begin the routine.

Corky Scott

"Jay Honeck" wrote in message
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Are they habit-forming like the decongestant nasal sprays?

Nasonex definitely is. I haven't used the other ones, but I would be
surprised if they were significantly different. I did find I could minimize
the effect, while still getting most of the benefit, by using the spray at
only half the frequency prescribed.

Pete

Are they habit-forming ...?

Nasonex definitely is.


The first time I read this it looked like "nanosex" and I was wondering whether
it had a connection to certain other medications. I wonder if they picked the
name with this in mind.

Jose

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On Wed, 26 May 2004 11:55:54 GMT, "Jay Honeck"
wrote:

Yes, I'm also a big fan of the cortisone nasal sprays. I've used beconase
and flonase in the past and they are totally effective with absolutely
zero
side effects. No contest compared to the usual over the counter
antihistamines and decongestants.

Are they habit-forming like the decongestant nasal sprays?

Anyone who has ever felt the "rebound effect" of using nose spray too much
knows what I mean...


Cortisone based nasal sprays are not "habit forming" like the older
sprays. That was one of the big break throughs when they were
invented.

z

"Jay Honeck" wrote in message
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Yes, I'm also a big fan of the cortisone nasal sprays. I've used
beconase
and flonase in the past and they are totally effective with absolutely
zero
side effects. No contest compared to the usual over the counter
antihistamines and decongestants.

Are they habit-forming like the decongestant nasal sprays?

Anyone who has ever felt the "rebound effect" of using nose spray too much
knows what I mean...
--
Jay Honeck

Nope. As they were explained to me, the molecule is too large to enter into
the bloodstream. The molecules simply sit on the surface of your nasal
membranes, clogging up all your receptors that would usually be irritated by
the allergens. The allergens don't get through to cause the reactions, so
no symptoms. Works great. I come off of the becanase at any time with no
change in how I feel. Also, it builds no tolerance, and no bad side
effects, as far as I am concerned.
--
Jim in NC


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"Jay Honeck" wrote:

Yes, I'm also a big fan of the cortisone nasal sprays. I've used
beconase and flonase in the past and they are totally effective with
absolutely
zero
side effects. No contest compared to the usual over the counter
antihistamines and decongestants.

Are they habit-forming like the decongestant nasal sprays?

Anyone who has ever felt the "rebound effect" of using nose spray too
much knows what I mean...

Like others have said, no rebound effect. I used to use Afrin when I was
really stopped up, but the next day was worse than the original problem.
The cortisone sprays are completely different. They take a few days to
become effective, but then it's like the pollen just disappeared - no
sneezing, no congestion. It's really been like magic for me since I found
out about them.

Mike

Mike Adams wrote:

The cortisone sprays are completely different. They take a few days to
become effective, but then it's like the pollen just disappeared - no
sneezing, no congestion. It's really been like magic for me since I found
out about them.

Are these all still prescription meds?

George Patterson
None of us is as dumb as all of us.

Mike

Most Docs don't like one to be on cortisone for extended periods. Some
of the long term side effects are not nice.

I agree it's great for short term use for many ailments but beware of
staying on for extended periods.

Big John


On Fri, 28 May 2004 04:52:46 GMT, Mike Adams
wrote:

"Jay Honeck" wrote:

Yes, I'm also a big fan of the cortisone nasal sprays. I've used
beconase and flonase in the past and they are totally effective with
absolutely
zero
side effects. No contest compared to the usual over the counter
antihistamines and decongestants.

Are they habit-forming like the decongestant nasal sprays?

Anyone who has ever felt the "rebound effect" of using nose spray too
much knows what I mean...

Like others have said, no rebound effect. I used to use Afrin when I was
really stopped up, but the next day was worse than the original problem.
The cortisone sprays are completely different. They take a few days to
become effective, but then it's like the pollen just disappeared - no
sneezing, no congestion. It's really been like magic for me since I found
out about them.

Mike