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From: rice@fluke.UUCP (Ken Rice)
Newsgroups: net.aviation
Subject: Re: Sinus troubles
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Date: Tue, 16-Jul-85 16:01:00 EDT
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You might check with your destination before using an Sinus Decongestant
inhaler on an international flight. In several other countries (Japan, for
example), the stimulant that's in the medication is not legal and the
inhaler will be confiscated at customs. I've heard of at least one incident
when the authorities decided to make a "federal case" out of the problem.

Note too that the ingredients tend to cause headaches in some people (like
me) and may also cause sleeplessness and the jitters.

The stimulant is strong enough to show up on blood tests--so beware if
you're traveling to sports competitions or if taking other medications.