Can Xlear irritate the nostrils?

Question

My 23 year old son has been suffering from allergic rhinitis since September. He is treated with sinus rinse and sinus lubricant. But is always congested. He has tried nasonex and so on but it makes his nose bleed a lot 10 min. and more a day.

Naji-tom Samaha · Accepted Answer

Hello, thank you for your question! I went to look at the ingredients and composition of the product you mention, and yes, it may very well irritate the nostrils, especially if your son already has a dry nose or one with 'scabs' If his nose is very irritated, there is a nasal moisturizer (Secaris gel, Rhinaris gel among others) that can help relieve the dryness and irritation Also, has he ever considered using an anti-histamine like Claritin or Aerius? Don't hesitate to ask if you have any other questions! Tom Samaha, Pharmacist