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    Condition: Stuffy Nose
    4/10/2012 6:00:16 PM

    Reviewer: filterman3, 35-44 Male on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 3

    Comment:
    very easy to use nasal sprays are good except it does become habit forming and now i cant function properly without it and now it seems that i need more of it to clear my nose but if you use as instructed and stop using after your cold or allergies are better it is best to stop! although it does a good job of clearing my nasal passages very quick!

    Condition: Stuffy Nose
    9/1/2009 2:28:56 PM

    Reviewer: Bob, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 4

    Comment:
    The nose drops work really well, but they really can be habit forming. It is easy to become dependent on the drops, as your nose membranes tend to swell again later, and then you start using them again. I have been gradually weening myself after using them once-twice a day for years. I still use them now at night before going to bed abou 70% of the time - otherwise my nose closes and I have to ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Stuffy Nose
    11/23/2007 3:01:50 PM

    Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    ive been using this product for years for membrane swelling ... nostrils close up so air does not pass through ... very annoying , works 100% all the time and now i cant function without it .. and i got a nasty nasal infection so so so so so so painful use short term only if you have frequent problems id never try it or you just might not stop

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