is the saline nose spray i'm using making my nose even more dry?

[eatnow]

I'm currently taking flonase and astelin. I am using it for about 4 weeks now is the reason why my nose is really dry. The ayr saline nasal mist is used so it can help my dry nose

[MountainReader]

eatnow,

It took me years to find the combinations that worked for me. Don't give in too quickly.

With Flonase, I use two sprays in each nostril once a day--in the morning.

With Astelin, I use two sprays in each nostril two times a day.

I use the Xlear two or three times a day. (Used to use Ayr.)

Are you in a humid climate? If not, a humidifier might also help. It is a catch 22 for me because I am allergic to the molds, but there are times I REALLY need the humidifier because the humidity where I live is extremely low. I am just careful to wash it often and change the filters regularly.

I take Allegra and Singulair for allergies. I also use dry eye drops and Restasis for Chronic Dry Eye. With the dry air and high altitude, there are a lot of people in my area with Chronic Dry Eye as well as dry nasal passages.

If you have questions about the meds before your next doctor's appointment, try talking to your Pharmacist. Mine is particularly helpful in answering questions about any side effects for over the counter items as well as prescriptions.

[eatnow]

I live in the bay area, northern california (ranges from hot, nice to cold weather) . I believe i exhausetd my options of nasal sprays, from flonase, nasonex, astelin, etc. It is just the heat that really bugs me when i have vasomotor rhintis and i'm just hoping it'll get better in time as it usually does. I get good years and bad years for congestion. I also forgot what a humidifier and dehumidifer differences are. A dehumidifier (for warm summer periods) decreases the humidity correct and a humidifier increases it right (for winter/cold months)? Isn't a dry nose usually caused by really humid and non humid weather, basically really hot/cold weather? So a nice weather woudl be ideal?

[sneezydiva]

I use both Astelin and Flonase. Astelin is an antihistimine, and therefore can be extremely drying. I've never noticed any drying effects with Flonase. You might try just one squirt of the Astelin and see if it is less drying, but still beneficial.

Saline is moisturizing. You can use it either way, as a way to clean out the sinuses, in which case you can blow afterwards. Or you can use it to moisturize, in which case you can leave it in.