For the moment, better toss the Zicam nasal products into the trash. The Wall Street Journal reported this morning (June 17, 2009, 1st page of Marketplace Section) there are over 130 cases of people losing their sense of smell. Due to this situation, the FDA has moved to stop the sale of this product, pending further investigation. However, there is nothing wrong with the other Zicam products such as tablets, "rapid melts" and liquid forms, according to this article.
I have had great results with Zicam and I'm sorry to hear about their issues. However, being an engineer and knowing the things that can go wrong with even the best intentions, I believe it is better to be safe. Your sense of smell is so important to your ability to enjoy and taste food. People I know who have had their sense of smell taken away tell me food is pretty much like eating sand when you cannot taste it. Not good...not good at all!
We will hear more on this, but it is probably best to discontinue any use of this product until the studies are complete.
Have a safe and healthy day!
Dianna
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