Topic: Is it safe to spray artificial tears into nose?
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LarchTree

Wed 06/24/20 03:02 PM

Hard to breathe through nose, makes it hard to get good sleep.

Nostrils seem to get narrow only when nose is dry.

I notice it was better when I put artificial tear drops in eyes for dry eye amenity. The Blink brand drops are just saline ion water with lubricant glycoproteins and a preservative. The eyes are connected to the nose, so it may be getting into the nose and providing long lasting moisturization.

I want to experiment spraying the liquid into my nose. I only want to try it if it is harmless. Can you think of if anything I do not expect could happen?
Edited by LarchTree on Wed 06/24/20 03:07 PM
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eric22t

Wed 06/24/20 03:04 PM

why not try a product made for that?
or increasing the humidity in your home/bedroom
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Riverspirit1111

Wed 06/24/20 03:06 PM

Try using a diffuser with eucalyptus essential oil, it would be much safer. Or like eric said, a product that is specifically for the nose.
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mzrosie

Wed 06/24/20 04:29 PM

Ask your doctor or a pharmacist.
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Blondey111

Wed 06/24/20 05:23 PM

Hello L.Swaving

if the eye drops are reaching your nose your administration technique is incorrect ...

Nasal and ocular tissue are different
Eye products are intended to be used only in the eyes .. that is what they have been tested and approved for . There is a risk that what you administer ocularly or intranasally can make its way To unintended sites ... such as your lungs or heart , where it can cause harm .
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Frequent use /overuse of eye drops And nasal sprays can cause Issues with rebound congestion . Perhaps look at what products you are using and how they may be contributing to your issue . You mentioned in other posts that you frequently use saline sprays .. perhaps you need to reduce the frequency or take a break from that routine .

If the nasal dryness is new and you have been experiencing it for longer than 10 days or your congestion is affecting your breathing I would recommend you see a doctor /ENT specialist.





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catinidaho

Wed 06/24/20 05:39 PM

Something I read about about nasal sprays, as Blondey said, don't use them for a long period of time.
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LarchTree

Wed 06/24/20 05:43 PM

I am just going to not do anything questionable like I had considered. And will stop using saline; which in not exactly normal. Humidifier is a better idea anyway. Humidity works.

Thanks for the sense, I feel less crazy now that I heard your thoughts on the topic.
Edited by LarchTree on Wed 06/24/20 06:00 PM
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LarchTree

Thu 06/25/20 05:22 AM

Thanks again you all.
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TxsGal3333

Thu 06/25/20 06:22 AM

Humm kind of like would you use the nasal spray in your eyes kind of deal...

Never use meds that are intended for a certain reason thinking it will cure another problem..

Over the counter Claritin-D works great you have to get it from the Pharmacy...
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notbeold

Thu 06/25/20 06:30 AM

"Can you think of if anything I do not expect could happen? "

Maybe your brain could explode, or your nostrils would grow eyeballs.
Didn't you just antimony poison yourself ? What R U doing man ?
Your body is your temple, not a science experiment.

Don't get any liniment or deep heat to experiment with, or look out !
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Tom4Uhere

Thu 06/25/20 08:47 AM

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Unknow

Thu 06/25/20 02:49 PM

Artificial snot is your best bet
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Two

Thu 06/25/20 03:39 PM

You can always use a Neti Pot and flush out your sinus. Might help some...
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Rock

Thu 06/25/20 03:56 PM

Try using a Breathe Right strip.

Generally used for snoring, or congestion.
The strips are used externally on the
schnozz (nose), and are somewhat
effective at keeping nostrils open.