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Halls · 02-02-2005, 07:37 PM

I think Decongestants are crap if you ask me!! My ENT hates them and says most don't help and make your problems worse in the end. Yes, they can dry you up a bit since the open up the passages some. When I take them I feel worse and it is painful. So now I never use them!

Halls

02-02-2005, 07:37 PM	#3
Halls Senior Veteran (female) Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 783	Re: Can decongestants dry you out and cause more harm? I think Decongestants are crap if you ask me!! My ENT hates them and says most don't help and make your problems worse in the end. Yes, they can dry you up a bit since the open up the passages some. When I take them I feel worse and it is painful. So now I never use them! Halls