Re: HEllo All and I have a question for everyone...about boogers (wh...

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-you guys are great thanks alot I am sure this will help a

lot.....

-- In CHARGE , Michele Westmaas <momonamission@k...>

wrote:

> Aubrie did not have choanal atresia, so I may be speaking a bit out

of

> turn here. I notice the conversation about saline sprays for nasal

> secretions. Our holistic dr directed me to xylitol nasal spray to

help

> with congestion in Aubrie's sinuses and ears. It's basically

saline

> solution with xylitol added that is supposed to help reduce

infections.

> Studies have shown that it reduces ear infections as well as dental

> caries. The xylitol gets eaten by the bacteria in your nasal

cavity,

> mouth, ear, etc but, because xylitol is not a typical sugar, the

> bacteria get sort of like indigestion. Then they can't reproduce

and

> can't hold on to the membranes in the body and are more easily

secreted

> in the mucous. You can search " xylitol nasal spray " or the

specific

> brand name " Xlear " for more info. It's quite a bit more expensive -

-

> like $15 per bottle v. $2 for generic saline. We used it for a

short

> time but quit when the weather improved. Aubrie hated having it

> squirted up her nose so I stopped since it's not critical for her.

>

> Michele W

> mom to Aubrie 6 yrs