Guest guest Posted August 5, 2004 Report Share Posted August 5, 2004 Yes, it would be quite impossible for the spray to defy gravity. I had the same question in the back of my mind, but being it was my 1st visit to this doc I didn't want to appear argumentive. However, it is a bit of a problem trying to use the Flonase in even somewhat of a semi-inverted positon due to the spray mechanism of the bottle. Anyway, I'm hoping the inhaler/baby bottle nipple contraption will do the trick! > OK, I just have to ask. If you are standing on your head, how will the spray travel UP your throat? > > Karl W. > Qvar Inhaler Modification for Nasal Spray > > > Being new to the group I may not be contributing any new info here > but wanted to share this you all. > > I had my follow-up visit (2nd) with my allergist today post 2 week > prednisone course. During my initial visit he suggested I continue > using the Flonase 2x/day. When I asked him about the Moffat or Mecca > position, he was quite adamant that it was not as effective as > spraying in the upright posture then very lightly sniffing in while > occluding the opposite nostril. He felt by inverting the head with a > spray would cause the meds to simply traverse down the throat, no > matter how long one kept their head inverted. > > Well today I brought it up again to him and he decided to try using > a Qvar (beclomethasone) Inhaler and modify it by applying a baby > bottle nipple onto the inhaler and just cutting off the very tip of > the nipple. He then did recommend I apply it with my head inverted > to insure it gets up into the ethmoid sinuses. The nipple fits > snugly on the inhaler itself and certainly did seem to get the meds > delivered pretty far up there. > > Here's hoping it delivers some better results than the Flonase. > > Mike McNeil > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2004 Report Share Posted August 6, 2004 I was thinking the same thing. I actually do the spray while I am in the upright position and then put my head down. So far it seems to be working for me. Rob Qvar Inhaler Modification for Nasal Spray> > > Being new to the group I may not be contributing any new info here > but wanted to share this you all.> > I had my follow-up visit (2nd) with my allergist today post 2 week > prednisone course. During my initial visit he suggested I continue > using the Flonase 2x/day. When I asked him about the Moffat or Mecca > position, he was quite adamant that it was not as effective as > spraying in the upright posture then very lightly sniffing in while > occluding the opposite nostril. He felt by inverting the head with a > spray would cause the meds to simply traverse down the throat, no > matter how long one kept their head inverted.> > Well today I brought it up again to him and he decided to try using > a Qvar (beclomethasone) Inhaler and modify it by applying a baby > bottle nipple onto the inhaler and just cutting off the very tip of > the nipple. He then did recommend I apply it with my head inverted > to insure it gets up into the ethmoid sinuses. The nipple fits > snugly on the inhaler itself and certainly did seem to get the meds > delivered pretty far up there.> > Here's hoping it delivers some better results than the Flonase. > > Mike McNeil > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2004 Report Share Posted August 7, 2004 It is possible to sniff the nasonex up, then quickly attain a horozontal position with your head hanging off the bed. I would suggest that if the liquid is entering the throat, (to be discouraged), the user is returning to a vertical position before the liquid has properly dissipated. Regards > > OK, I just have to ask. If you are standing on your head, how > will the spray travel UP your throat? > > > > Karl W. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2004 Report Share Posted August 7, 2004 Karl, I can't really explain how it works, but at least in the " head over hte side of the bed position " the spray certainly can travel down the throat. I mean, it happens for me. I don't quite get it, or if I do I can't explain it. <g> Lori > OK, I just have to ask. If you are standing on your head, how will the spray travel UP your throat? > > Karl W. > Qvar Inhaler Modification for Nasal Spray > > > Being new to the group I may not be contributing any new info here > but wanted to share this you all. > > I had my follow-up visit (2nd) with my allergist today post 2 week > prednisone course. During my initial visit he suggested I continue > using the Flonase 2x/day. When I asked him about the Moffat or Mecca > position, he was quite adamant that it was not as effective as > spraying in the upright posture then very lightly sniffing in while > occluding the opposite nostril. He felt by inverting the head with a > spray would cause the meds to simply traverse down the throat, no > matter how long one kept their head inverted. > > Well today I brought it up again to him and he decided to try using > a Qvar (beclomethasone) Inhaler and modify it by applying a baby > bottle nipple onto the inhaler and just cutting off the very tip of > the nipple. He then did recommend I apply it with my head inverted > to insure it gets up into the ethmoid sinuses. The nipple fits > snugly on the inhaler itself and certainly did seem to get the meds > delivered pretty far up there. > > Here's hoping it delivers some better results than the Flonase. > > Mike McNeil > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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