Sorry I am so long in responding to your message. I have been out of town
and/or sewing costumes for the children's program at church, and have gotten
back-logged on reading my mail.
I have had continuing problems with drainage in my nose and throat. My Earm
Nose & Throat specialist gave me a recipe to use to flush this out. It is:
2 heaping tsp. pickling salt (NOT table salt)
1 heaping tsp. baking soda
Mix with 1 quart of tap water. (Be sure to use a glass jar)
Use a baby syringe (like we use to clean a baby's nose or ear). Pour some
of the mixture in a bowl and using the baby syrings, flush this through your
nose,inhaling so as to draw the liquid into your sinuses. Do this several
times in each nostril, but do not put any of the liquid back intro the jar,
as it would contaminate the remaining mixture. Do this several times a day.
I find this to be very effective for me. Hope this helps you.
Mary Watkins, Columbia, MO
58/50/50
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-----Original Message-----
From: Ken Clements <[log in to unmask]>
To: Multiple recipients of list PARKINSN <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Saturday, November 14, 1998 5:12 PM
Subject: HYDRAsense
>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]
>
