Millions Suffer From Addiction to OTC Nasal Sprays
It may be a taboo subject for the makers of popular over the counter nasal sprays, but OTC nasal spray addiction has become a serious health problem for millions of Americans. And while most physicians warn their chronic sinus patients to refrain from regular use of chemical sprays, the only alternative has been saline solutions. Unfortunately while saline sprays do temporarily help with minor sinus symptoms, they are not effective for relieving chronic sinus conditions. But now there's a uniquely “hot” solution to this dangerous addiction, and the secret comes from natural hot peppers. Thousands of nasal spray addicts and their doctors are crediting the world’s first hot pepper nasal spray as the answer to nasal spray addiction. Not only does this spicy concoction help overcome the addiction itself, but it also alleviates most of the patient’s chronic sick sinus symptoms.
Albany, NY (PR Web) July 11, 2005 – One of the most common complaints by
patients suffering from chronic sinus problems is nasal obstruction and over all
congestion. Aside from making it uncomfortable to breathe, this condition can
also cause headaches, lack of sleep, and a lowered resistance to general sinus
infections.
Due to the severity of their symptoms, chronic sinus
sufferers eventually turn to chemical nasal sprays in an attempt to combat their
chronic congestion. In turn, a growing percentage of these patients are
reporting an addiction to Over The Counter (OTC) nasal sprays, and many
physicians are concerned about the connection between these OTC products and a
worsening of chronic sick sinus symptoms.
The product names are well
known and each helps support a Billion dollar company, but these companies have
made clear the fact that if their products are mentioned by name in this
article, lawsuits will most definitely follow.
The most popular OTC
nasal sprays use many of the same chemically active ingredients such as
Phenylephrine, Xylometazoline and the most popular Oxymetazoline. Not only are
these chemicals bad for your body, but they can also lead to addiction and
recurring symptoms that worsen over time. Worse yet, repeated use of these
sprays is also known to damage the sensitive membranes inside the nasal passages
which can lead to chronic nose bleeds.
“The whole thing becomes a
revolving door of addiction,” says Wayne Perry, president and founder of SiCap
Industries, the company made famous for introducing the world's first
commercially available hot pepper nasal spray.
Known as “Sinus Buster,”
Perry’s spicy concoction has been thoroughly embraced by thousands of physicians
and nearly 50 thousand dedicated users. Officially launched in 2004, Sinus
Buster has become one of the most talked about Nutraceutical products of the
past year. Not only does it have a solid reputation as the most effective
natural remedy for chronic headaches and sinus conditions, but it’s also
recommended by hundreds of doctors as an alternative to addictive OTC nasal
sprays.
“I’ve been addicted to various nasal sprays all my life. They
start working at first, but then I start needing more and more to keep it
working. Finally I started getting nosebleeds and my doctor told me to get off
the nasal sprays. He suggested saline spray and that did help stop my
nosebleeds, but it didn't do anything to stop my sinus problems. I almost went
back to the drug store nasal sprays. Then I read an article about Sinus Buster
and how it could help with nasal spray addiction and my congestion. Since the
first day I started using that stuff my sinus problems have been under control
and I never felt better,” says Robin Burgensen, a loyal Sinus Buster user from
central Ohio.
“We have hundreds of doctors who say they use Sinus Buster
to help get their patients out from under OTC nasal spray addiction. Not only is
Sinus Buster safe to use as needed, but within a few days, most nasal spray
addicts are completely clean from the chemical sprays. They do continue to use
Buster regularly for relieving chronic congestion and related symptoms, but
after a few months they end up only using it when they need it. For most people,
the more they use intranasal capsaicin, the less they need it. On the other
hand, the more you use a chemical nasal spray, the more you end up needing it.
Eventually it causes the same problems most users are looking to relieve in the
first place. Basically Sinus Buster can wean anyone off of chemical sprays while
also relieving their sick sinus symptoms and it's as safe to use as saline. It's
completely natural and even pregnant women can use it,” adds Perry.
It
may sound as though patients are trading one addiction for another, but unlike
natural pepper spray, chemical OTC nasal sprays are in a dangerous category all
their own. While the natural (Capsaicin) in Sinus Buster fights the root causes
of congestion, inflammation and pain, chemical sprays artificially mask
symptoms. The active medications in these sprays cause the tiny blood vessels
within the mucous membranes to constrict which appears to provide temporary
relief at first, but once the chemicals wear off the symptoms return with a
vengeance. The more often a person uses chemicals such as phenylephrine,
xylometazoline and oxymetazoline, the worse their chronic symptoms become over
time. This is the cycle that leads to classic nasal spray addiction.
Unlike "All Natural" nasal sprays, chemical sprays cause a variety of
problems when used for more than two or three days at a time. Chemical sprays
eventually cause rebound congestion and headaches which is what leads to
addiction in the first place. Chemical ingredients also damage the sensitive
lining inside the nose. Moreover, long term use of these chemical sprays can
also damage the liver and other vital organs.
Although it’s a well
regarded fact that chemical nasal sprays can be as addictive as Morphine, there
have not been any large studies focusing on the number of people actually
addicted. Many researchers estimate numbers approaching the 10 million mark in
the United States alone -- based on reports from independent physicians.
“We know there are at least 50 million Americans suffering from long
term chronic sinus problems, and according to the experiences of ENTs and MDs,
as many as one out of four of these people are addicted to popular over the
counter nasal sprays,” Perry explains.
According to Perry, the companies
that produce the most popular nasal sprays are well aware of the complications.
In fact, Perry believes these companies rely on the addictive nature of their
products to keep sales booming – similar to cigarette manufacturers.
And
Perry isn’t alone in criticizing the OTC nasal spray industry. Physicians around
the world generally recommend against using chemically based over the counter
nasal sprays of any kind. In turn, those same physicians recommend using an “All
Natural” solution to help wean patients off the chemicals. Now it seems, all
natural hot pepper nasal spray is proving to be the most effective tool for
breaking the nasal spray addiction cycle.
To find out more about Sinus
Buster hot pepper nasal spray, visit the company website at (www.sinusbuster.com).
Samples and information kits are also available for verified medical and media
personnel upon request.
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