The worst flu

[Healthanxietygirlxo]

Got the worst flu I’ve ever experienced. I’ve had covid twice and this by far feels worse than both times put together. Been to hospital twice due to excruciating pain when breathing in down my back and ribs which is inflamed from sneezing/coughing. Throat feeling tight, glands swollen and when I say the worse ever sinus infection ever. My nose is so blocked it’s making my face/jaw/eyes just ache. I’ve slept for maybe 6 hours in the past 3 days. Doctors said my chest sounds clear and it appears my body is fighting the infection well and have been prescribed a steroid nasal spray which I’ll receive tomorrow. Does anyone have experience with these steroid nasal sprays? I can’t smell or taste a thing right now, will these help? It’s driving me insane 🤯🤯🤯

Ps: has a PCR covid test which came back negative.

[Agora1]

Dearest HealthanxietygirlxoI am so sorry that you are struggling with ill health right now.

I wanted to share something that has always worked for me with

regards to the horrible symptoms of Flu.

Several times a day, boil a pot of water and inhale the steam breathing

in deeply through your nose with mouth open. The heat and moisture

will open up the nasal passages as well as loosen the congestion down

your windpipe and lungs.

After a few times in doing this, the cough will become more productive

allowing for your chest to not feel so tight and congested. Your sinuses

will open up so you can breathe better as well as clear your nasal passages

with a few good blows.

This may seem a little old fashion but it helps each and every time.

Feel better soon. This is your "me time" to pamper yourself. Allow your

body to recuperate. xx

[4fishylady]

If you are talking about something like "Flonase", I have used it off and on for years. There's no problem using them, actually for extended times. They help wonderfully to open you up without having issues like those caused by OTC meds which can worsen things.

[kenster1]

hi the sprays are good used one last year with my sinus and it works really quick.

[Kittykat55]

Hi there! I hope you feel better soon! I use Rhinocort, which is an over the counter spray. It really helps me.