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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, [log in to unmask] writes: > 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] >