Saline Questions

Patient with high blood pressure, can he/she take normal saline?

Let me add more details in this question: My uncle who suffers of hypertension and diabetes. He was hospitalized for diabetes management. The dr.prescribed 4 liter of Normal saline to be administered in a short time on him. I informed he is hypertensive pt. Is that normal???

Is a Fleet enema safe to use if it's expired but still sealed and new?

Fleet Ready to Use saline laxative 4.5 oz latex free Single dose Active ingredient: monobadic sodium Phosphate 19g Dibasic sodium Phosphate 7g Expired a few years ago Is it still safe to use?

How long can you keep normal saline once its' been opened?

not contaminated when used.

Can you put anti-biotic ointment in your nose? If not what can I use?

Do to the weather being so dry my nose is unhappy. It has been really dry, and in the morning tends to be stuffy. I have tried using saline spray at night, and a humidifier. It has helped a little to where I can breath in the morning and not all stuffed up. Now from blowing my nose it has gotten a... read more

Did anyone else have pain/difficulty breathing cold air post septoplasty/turbinate reduction?

I had septoplasty/turbinate reduction surgery about 3 1/2 weeks ago. It is winter and very cold outside. I have been using my saline irrigation, humidifiers, etc. and in the house it has been manageable (other than extreme dry mouth). When I go out in the cold air (in the 30's) it feels like I... read more

What OTC drugs relieve tripledemic symptoms in kids?

Bad smell from nose for months?

I have had a bad smell in my nose for the past few months and people around me can smell it. They told me it smells fruity or like urine. I have tried gargling, steam, and sprays such as saline and Avamys when I went to an ENT specialist to get help for my blocked nose. The Avamys unblocked my... read more

High Blood Pressure - does anyone know if there is a link to homemade nasal saline irrigation (1 tsp

... salt to 8 ounces water) and hypertension? ENT doc says no link but since using saline irrigation for my sinuses, my BP is in the hypertensive range. Tried googling but didn't find much info there.

Can you use a saline enema on birth control?

Hi, Weird question, but I was wondering if you could use an enema while on birth control. I couldn't find any good answers. I'm mainly asking because I know that when you throw up or have a bowel movement too quickly you sometimes don't process the birth control. Not sure how it... read more