I suggest you get that zinc.
Here are the ingredients for Zicam swabs.
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Active Ingredients: (Reduces duration and severity of the common cold): Zincum Gluconicum 2X
Inactive Ingredients: Benzalkonium Chloride, Glycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Water (Purified), Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide
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Now let's back up a bit. Why are there swabs now? Well the original Zicam nose spray (also containing zinc) was shown to damage the sense of smell (in some cases permanently).
This is because Zinc should not be applied to mucous membranes. It can damage nerves.
It would be more effective to take zinc orally every day, and prevent the cold. Since you use an ACE inhibitor, and have done so for a long time, these drugs have been shown to deplete zinc from the body.
I am sorry I cannot endorse any Zicam product. Besides the nasal application,
It is basically a homeopathic remedy and limited by the dilutions to very minimal effect.
http://urbanlegends.about.com/librar...am_anosmia.htm
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