Breathing is Good

Hello, my name is Jen and I'm addicted to OTC nasal spray. But not for long.

I guess it doesn't take much to make me ecstatic. I just got back from Dr. Clyne, the ENT Dr. because I was concerned about my sinuses. I've been using OTC nasal spray several times a day for over four weeks! (The bottle says not to use it for more than 3 days in a row.)I have received conflicting information regarding the safety of OTC nasal spray during pregnancy. The OB says it's okay in moderation. I've read online that it is totally not okay to use it. Therefore, I was worried about my fetus and my sinuses. I cannot tell you how guilty I've felt using it. But what is a person supposed to do? I have tried the alternatives: saline spray, Vicks, saline washes, so forth.

Then ENT gave me great news. While he said that it is important for me to not keep using the nasal spray, my sinuses have suffered no damage except for being a bit inflamed. More importantly, my fetus was/is in no danger from the spray. He's starting me on Nasonex and I'm even allowed to keep using the OTC nasal spray (very sparingly) until the Nasonex fully kicks in (5-7 days). While it is a category C medication, he feels very comfortable putting pregnant women on it.

I AM SO HAPPY ABOUT THIS!