Zicam Nose Spray Can Kill Your Sense of Smell-Disputed!
Summary of the eRumor:
The writer of the email says she had a bad experience with Zicam nose spray for colds. She felt an immediate reaction after using it and realized that the result was that she lost all sense of taste or smell. She says she found stories of other people on the Internet who also lost the ability to smell because of Zircam. She warns not to use it and also includes a website of a law firm handling personal injury cases about Zircam.
The Truth:
We don't know whether this particular first-hand account is true but the concerns about Zircam are not fabricated.
Zicam is the brand name of products from Matrixx Initiatives. The company promotes its Zicam Cold Remedy nasal gel by saying that it shortens your cold. Their website says it will "...help you get over your cold three times faster." Matrixx has several other Zicam products for both adults and children that are for flu, allergies, congestion, and sinus problems.
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