The nasal spray that my family uses is called Ayr & it is a saline nasal mist.
For 50ml, it is <$2. I prefer something like this as it is non-addictive. It's
put out by B.F. Ascher & Co. Inc of Lenexa, Kansas.

Bonnie
daughter of Jim 77/3

In a message dated 11/14/98 6:11:43 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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> Dear All
>
>  There were a couple of mesages on our Parkinson's Information Exchange
>  last month on the topic of 'EXCESS SALIVA' and the related  problem with
>  congestion of mucous and phlegm at the back of the nose and throat. I
>  find this problem especially acute first thing in the morning.
>
>  A couple of weeks ago I had the opportunity to discuss my problem with
>  an Eye,Ear & Nose specialist at the Ottawa Civic Hospital. I obtained
>  good news and bad news. After a thorough examination of my sinuses he
>  diagnosed my condition of suffering from a typical bad symptom of a dry
>  mouth which is common for a person with PD. Apparently the mucous
>  tissues are normally lubricated with as much as a litre of liquid
>  generated internally each day.which is reduced dramatically with PD.
>
>  The good news was in the form of advice to readily resove the problem.
>  The effecctive solution ( which works! ) is to use a nasal spray which
>  clears and moisturizes the nasal cavities. He mentionned there are
>  varioous products available over-the-counter without the need for a
>  prescription. One which he recommended is called HYDRAsense which
>  contains mainly sea water and no harmful preservatives. I found it at my
>  local drugstore in a 135 ml container which was on sale for $13.95 and
>  should last for a couple of months.
>
>  I hope this helps other 'mucous makers'! Feedback on other nasal sprays,
>  especially any home-make remedies, would be of interest.
>
>  Ken Clements         Ottawa CANADA    [log in to unmask]
>