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Post by autumn on Oct 4, 2020 1:52:52 GMT
Disclaimer: I'm not asking for or expecting medical advice, just to be clear, etc., and so forth!
Just a general question. I've got a deviated septum so it's sort of par for the course, but I don't want to get addicted to nasal sprays or ephedrine although I do use both those products as needed, and they do seem to work.
Saline solutions do not do anything for me.
What I've tried is using a Vicks stick or rubbing Mentholatum under my nose, but that doesn't really work too well for me.
One option is eating wasabi or hot mustard, but that, again, is not always an option.
Truth is with COVID, I am minimizing my doctors visits. It's nothing "life threatening," it's just really inconvenient. Curious if anyone here has had similar issues and what they've done to try and manage them.
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Post by moonchild on Oct 4, 2020 4:21:49 GMT
Are you considering have it fixed? My nose runs all year. Not fun, but I'm glad I don't get stuffed up
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Post by Raimo47 on Oct 4, 2020 12:04:03 GMT
Yes. I use corticosteroid nasal spray every day. It works very well for me. I also use this:  |
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Post by Catman on Oct 4, 2020 12:05:05 GMT
Catman has seasonal allergies year around thanks to being allergic to a lot of different things. Some days are worse than others. Fluticasone propionate, loratadine, and generic Coricidin are usually enough to keep the symptoms under control on bad days.
Catman uses saline solution mainly to keep membranes moist so as to avoid nose bleeds.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 4, 2020 12:17:34 GMT
never
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Post by Nora on Oct 4, 2020 13:28:37 GMT
Disclaimer: I'm not asking for or expecting medical advice, just to be clear, etc., and so forth! Just a general question. I've got a deviated septum so it's sort of par for the course, but I don't want to get addicted to nasal sprays or ephedrine although I do use both those products as needed, and they do seem to work. Saline solutions do not do anything for me. What I've tried is using a Vicks stick or rubbing Mentholatum under my nose, but that doesn't really work too well for me. One option is eating wasabi or hot mustard, but that, again, is not always an option. Truth is with COVID, I am minimizing my doctors visits. It's nothing "life threatening," it's just really inconvenient. Curious if anyone here has had similar issues and what they've done to try and manage them. same issues AND was addicted on nasal spray for good 10 years and only managed to kick it this March. #6monthssobernow  . What helps me is physical exercise. Seriously, thats the only thing I can pretty much rely on. Have you tried doing squats or or push ups or something like that where you change the position of your head. Going up and down the stairs also helps if repeated a few times. Thats the Only thing that ever helped me other than nasal spray. Best of luck, its Really Really annoying I know :/ |
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Post by enigma72 on Oct 4, 2020 14:57:16 GMT
Yes. I think it has improved through the last 10 years or so. But I am constantly blowing my nose.
My husband says 'that is my delicate flower.'
Lol
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Post by TheOriginalPinky on Oct 4, 2020 15:18:08 GMT
Seasonal Spring and Fall allergies. Spring is the worst. I use Flonase which used to be RX, but is now OTC. No rebound or dependency issues, and use it only as needed. Sleeping with the windows open aggravates the allergies, but I do love the fresh air.
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Post by msdemos on Oct 4, 2020 15:32:31 GMT
Though I don't suffer from chronic issues, I'm USUALLY good for a few REALLY good colds every year, but I haven't had one YET all this year !! Find myself wondering if all the cleaning that places are doing thanks to COVID, and the fact that I've 'circulated' a LOT less this year due to the same, has actually helped stop the spread of some germs that I (and everybody else) would normally be coming into contact with.....   SAVE FERRIS
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Post by movieliker on Oct 4, 2020 16:08:03 GMT
Disclaimer: I'm not asking for or expecting medical advice, just to be clear, etc., and so forth! Just a general question. I've got a deviated septum so it's sort of par for the course, but I don't want to get addicted to nasal sprays or ephedrine although I do use both those products as needed, and they do seem to work. Saline solutions do not do anything for me. What I've tried is using a Vicks stick or rubbing Mentholatum under my nose, but that doesn't really work too well for me. One option is eating wasabi or hot mustard, but that, again, is not always an option. Truth is with COVID, I am minimizing my doctors visits. It's nothing "life threatening," it's just really inconvenient. Curious if anyone here has had similar issues and what they've done to try and manage them. Yes. I always have Claritin D with me. And since allergies are mostly just an inflamation, any anti inflammatory helps me. When it's really bad, I take both (Claritin D and an anti inflammatory). Most of the people I know with a deviated septim said surgery has worked for them. My cousin in-law is a licensed allergy specialist. She says sugar aggravates allergies. I have found that to be true with me. |
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Post by autumn on Oct 4, 2020 22:39:03 GMT
I'm careful to avoid sugar because I know it's an inflammatory food. I avoid that for my body in general anyway. I've already had one surgery on my septum, but it failed, so this will be a repeat surgery making it higher risk. Given COVID happening right now, I am not willing to risk it. I did find a very good surgeon to see who I'd consult given it's a second surgery (it would be considered repair for a "failed" surgery - but that was done many years ago).
Yes, when I walk up the stairs it runs. I have one side that's runny, one side that's always dry. Sometimes it just gets drippy randomly.
I do leave the window open at night because the cold air actually helps me to breathe. I've been dealing with this for years and at this rate I'm worried that I'm using too much nasal spray and need to stop this before I get into dangerous territory.
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Post by movieliker on Oct 4, 2020 23:13:12 GMT
I'm careful to avoid sugar because I know it's an inflammatory food. I avoid that for my body in general anyway. I've already had one surgery on my septum, but it failed, so this will be a repeat surgery making it higher risk. Given COVID happening right now, I am not willing to risk it. I did find a very good surgeon to see who I'd consult given it's a second surgery (it would be considered repair for a "failed" surgery - but that was done many years ago). Yes, when I walk up the stairs it runs. I have one side that's runny, one side that's always dry. Sometimes it just gets drippy randomly. I do leave the window open at night because the cold air actually helps me to breathe. I've been dealing with this for years and at this rate I'm worried that I'm using too much nasal spray and need to stop this before I get into dangerous territory. That sounds like a major annoyance. I'm sorry you have to deal with that. |
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