On March 1st I asked for natural remedies for seasonal allergies as I didn't feel comfortable pouring saline solution from a teapot look-a-like apparatus up (?) or down my nose.
I searched online for a natural nasal spray and found hydraSense made with isotonic 100% natural source seawater. Perfect and exactly what I was looking for, but first I made sure I could find it at my local drugstore. I found their site, registered and got a $3 savings coupon. I went to the drugstore and bought the full stream nasal spray as it was the only mist option available.
And as always Murphy's Law kicked into place. I didn't use it until recently and all I can say is I'm really glad I didn't try the netipot. The full stream was really quite forceful. I followed the instructions on the leaflet, but let me tell you I must be really clumsy. I totally made a mess of myself.
My tips before using this...
1. Tie your hair back if it's not short
2. Roll up your sleeve or better yet, wear short sleeves. (Only because I didn't tie my hair back)
3. Do a first spray test in the sink to see the spray stream or maybe I should have watched the video on their website.
From the shock and the forceful spray stream and a jerky, unsteady hand the spray went up one nostril and into my sinuses (as expected) and sprayed up my forehead and all over the bathroom mirror. It dribbled slightly down my throat and the solution came out of both of my nostrils and all over my sleeve (because I was holding my hair back). Talk about klutzy and clumsy!
BUT and this is a huge but
It did its job of making my nose feel cleaner and clearer. I'm really happy with this product so far. I haven't used it when my nose was really itchy inside or when I had full-blown allergies as that will be the ultimate test.
I'm happy to have found something that is not corticosteroid. It doesn't look like it's sold in the States, but I'm thinking there must be something comparable.
Just a side note: I haven't been compensated in any way, shape or form to write this review. I just wanted to share my experience in case anyone was interested in my follow up to finding a product that is natural and prescription free.
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