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MS wrote:
> Susan, I have read what you have written about this in the past. Just to
> point out, as I'm sure you are aware, that most doctors do not agree with
> your assessment (of nasal steroid sprays), and say that there is very little
> systemic absorption, and they have no systemic effect. I don't want to argue
> with you about it (and I'm no expert on it), just pointing out that your
> opinion on that subject, is different from the one held by most medical
> professionals.
Most doctors are unaware of the effects of the drugs they rx. They get
all their info from the drug companies.
>
> That said--the newest nasal spray, which I have mentioned, Omnaris
> (ciclesonide) has been tested to have far less systemic absorption than the
> other nasal and inhaled steroids. (It does not have benzalkonium in it
> either.) Do a Google search for ciclesonide, and you should see some test
> results.
>
>
Yeah, that's what they all say, but it's not true. Anything on your
mucosal tissue goes right into your bloodstream, fast.
The only reason they keep coming out with new sprays is patents; profits.
Susan
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