Yes JD it is awful but I would rather do without. The Dr. did a blood test for the normal things that they test for. Nothing significant showed up. Then I realized that the nose and head only blocked up when we had visitors or went out for tea. Then the penny dropped and I realized that the common factor was the wine. So I made some inquiries and preservative 220 and others in the group, (which are also in sausages and preserved meats) . So I avoid them if I can. We grow a lot of our own vegies, no sprays. Cook most things, now with the TMX, this cuts out most additives and preservatives. Hope this helps Cookie and Meagan.