Bad experience using "Afrin"
Bad experience using "Afrin"
Last night I used Afrin to clear my sinuses, because I was having a hard time breathing with my nasal mask.
I alway's get a moment of "wow" after I use the product, but last night that feeling lasted 45 minutes. I certainly could not wear my mask during that period because the air made it worse, so I got up and watched tv until the sensation went away.
Not sure what happened, but I'm certain it was not normal. Any ideas?
Cliff
I alway's get a moment of "wow" after I use the product, but last night that feeling lasted 45 minutes. I certainly could not wear my mask during that period because the air made it worse, so I got up and watched tv until the sensation went away.
Not sure what happened, but I'm certain it was not normal. Any ideas?
Cliff
As I am sure many here will say.... Afrin is NOT a good choice. Using it more than occosinally can lead to rebound effects where it will get to poiint where you can't hardly breathe without it.
If you have sinus issues... you should seek out and ENT.
You might try nasal saline rinse... and in place of Afrin... you might try NasalCrom.
If you have sinus issues... you should seek out and ENT.
You might try nasal saline rinse... and in place of Afrin... you might try NasalCrom.
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[quote="Anonymous"]As I am sure many here will say.... Afrin is NOT a good choice. Using it more than occosinally can lead to rebound effects where it will get to poiint where you can't hardly breathe without it.
What is weird is that I have only used Afrin perhaps 4 times in the last three months. The discomfort that follows (what I described in my original post as the "wow" effect), is normally very immediate and short in duration. My last experience was so disturbing, had it lasted much longer I would have considered calling the doctor.
What is weird is that I have only used Afrin perhaps 4 times in the last three months. The discomfort that follows (what I described in my original post as the "wow" effect), is normally very immediate and short in duration. My last experience was so disturbing, had it lasted much longer I would have considered calling the doctor.
Hey Cliff
I use Afrin, but very carefully. I found a way to decrease that "wow" feeling right after spraying. I dilute my Afrin 50/50 with saline. I also use it an hour before bed so my nose isn't so cold feeling. You can also spray one nostril one night and the other nostril the second night. Rebound is dose dependant so if you use one spray (instead of two) in each nostril, alternate nostrils and use diluted solution, you have much less chance of having problems with rebound stuffiness or dependance. I try never to use it two nights in a row. I have a nasal mask and a full face mask for difficult nights.
Using Nasal Crom daily also helps reduce nasal allergies as well as Flonase.
I use Afrin, but very carefully. I found a way to decrease that "wow" feeling right after spraying. I dilute my Afrin 50/50 with saline. I also use it an hour before bed so my nose isn't so cold feeling. You can also spray one nostril one night and the other nostril the second night. Rebound is dose dependant so if you use one spray (instead of two) in each nostril, alternate nostrils and use diluted solution, you have much less chance of having problems with rebound stuffiness or dependance. I try never to use it two nights in a row. I have a nasal mask and a full face mask for difficult nights.
Using Nasal Crom daily also helps reduce nasal allergies as well as Flonase.
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robbieh wrote:Hey Cliff
I use Afrin, but very carefully. I found a way to decrease that "wow" feeling right after spraying. I dilute my Afrin 50/50 with saline. I also use it an hour before bed so my nose isn't so cold feeling. You can also spray one nostril one night and the other nostril the second night. Rebound is dose dependant so if you use one spray (instead of two) in each nostril, alternate nostrils and use diluted solution, you have much less chance of having problems with rebound stuffiness or dependance. I try never to use it two nights in a row. I have a nasal mask and a full face mask for difficult nights.
That is pretty much what I have done also (except the 50/50 dilution)
I have found that maybe twice a year, I feel I *need* the Afrin, but Afrin can potentially be very problematic, so I would use very cautiously as suggested by many here.
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Vader
Vader
I've used 4Way for years, off and on, and then tried Afrin. I only use it on one side at a time and only use one spray, and don't use it but maybe once or twice a week, if that much. It will cause rebound if you use it too often. Since I've started using a steroid nasal spray, I don't need the the Afrin/4Way type sprays as often.
Pam
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