Zicam Ext Congestion Nase Size .5z Zicam Extreme Congestion Relief Nasal Gel .5z

Even though noone is supposed to use this for more than 3 days, I was told different by my doctor 10 years ago. At that time I had a horrible sinus infection. I was told to keep using it so I did. SINCE 2012 I HAVE LOST MY ABILITY TO TASTE/SMELL ANYTHING. I had to reintroduce my taste buds to different foods all over again. I still can't eat some of my favorite foods. And when my sinuses get a flare up THIS is the only nose spray/gel that works. I have had friends use it for the 3 days that your supposed to & they have had no adverse reactions. I like it too because it's a gel NOT a spray.

This was initially posted on a different spray (xlear), but now I'm updating it because it seems this one works the best for me.Have been suffering from severe allergies and acid reflux for over 10 years. Started with weekly allergy shots, then monthly, and have taken just about every pill and nose spray, and even inhalers that were being pushed out through my allergy clinic. I've made multiple trips to see an ENT with zero help. Have done CT scans to be told sinuses are clear and "perfect". Once in a while they would just call it a sinus infection and put me on antibiotics. It's been pretty frustrating to say the least. I'm now supposed to see a sinus specialist at UCLA, and just before making the appointment, came across this nasal spray. After reading the reviews, I figured it was worth a shot. My main symptom and cause for suffering was post nasal drip, sticky mucus stuffing my nose and dripping down the back of my throat, causing constant throat clearing and even coughing. My ENT "guessed" that it's probably actually my acid reflux working it's way up, causing my nose to get stuffy. Whatever the cause, I've been desperately trying to find relief.Update since I last wrote the above part. I went to see the specialist at UCLA and I was told that everything looked fine. He "prescribed" prilosec, twice a day for a month. Said he believes the problem is more acid reflux, rather than sinuses or allergies.In short, this spray seems to bring down the sinus inflammation, I can actually breath thru my nose, and I'm clearing my throat less. My concern is that I need to use this twice a day or it just gets stuffed up again. I'm wondering if continued use is ok. I don't think I can stop using this until a doctor can figure out what's wrong with my sinuses.

I am so glad I found this product!!! This has been a lifesaver for me and has changed my life. I can now breathe and talk clearly for hours and hours after using this spray. Allergies are still a pain, but this helps make it bearable. The spray is so easy to use. I recommend starting with just one spray in each nostril. Just be patient, because it may take up to 15 minutes for it to really work well. If after that time you're not fully clear, spray one more time. I don't Iike overusing meds, so I found this method works better than multiple sprays at once. The only issue I had with this is that it is very hard to tell when it's getting low on product. It's so light to begin with, it makes it hard to know when you're about to run out. I just keep an extra new one handy as a workaround. I highly recommend this spray!!!

All I know is I can now breathe!!! I've had a cold for the last week and I've taken some OTC meds but nothing really effective for long. I've heard rumors over the years about ZICAM meds but never tried any. Desperation sets in and I ordered (same day delivery [thank you Amazon]) some from here because the four places I looked locally didn't have this particular item. Used it within five minutes of arrival not knowing what to expect. Well it took about maybe 10 minutes and next thing I know, I can breathe thru both nostrils (rare even even under the best of circumstances). Stayed that way until about twelve hours later and I could see a repeat spraying would be coming shortly. Do recommend this stuff. It's so good I may use it even when I am not suffering with a cold just so I can breathe thru both nostrils. How much better that makes me feel.

At the onset of a cold/flu, this is the best. Really does shorten the severity/duration of the sickness. Sometimes it’s all we use, other times we couple with home remedies like a dropper of dandelion extract, which you cannot even taste in most drinks.

I've been using this product whenever I get a sinus infection on and off for years. There's no better on the market. Afrin doesn't come close to providing this kind of quick decongestion. A word of warning though: PLEASE follow the directions and only use occasionally and NEVER for more than 5 days in a row. Doing so can damage your sinuses and cause a type of addiction where reliance on the product to breathe is almost absolute. This happened to me and I had to have 2 surgeries to correct the problem. Now I only use it once in a great while when I get bad sinus headaches!

It does work quickly. I wish I could use it more often. It is very effective.

Good Product