Stuffy

[rubyred777]

Good day everyone,

Looking for ideas for a stuffy nose. I'm

fine till I get in the car with the heater on.Does the heater bother anyone else? Whats good to use?

Thanks

Rubyxx

[Jolyn]

Sudafed is good for a stuffy nose Ruby but you'd have to check that its compatible with any other meds you're taking. Always best to check with your Doctor about it. xxx

[rubyred777 in reply to Jolyn]

Thanks Lyn,

The problem with that is it raises my blood pressure. I know it does work well.Any other ideas? Hows the weather there?

Rubyxx

[Jolyn in reply to rubyred777]

Ahh...that's a shame and the reason you always have to check with a Doctor first. What about Vicks vapourub. A jar of that is always handy.

It's not as cold as it has been the last few days, but very damp and gloomy at the moment. Whats it doing where you are? x

[rubyred777 in reply to Jolyn]

My mom still sleeps with a jar of vicks under her pillow. It does work good.

Its around 31 degrees here. Yesterday we had snow. Not much. Last winter was horrible .Snow a couple times a wk. I think I could live someplace where I never see snow again! Have a great day Lyn

Rubyxx

[Vintage_Rose]

Just reading this while sniffing with very stuffed up nose! Was wondering if there is something in the house causing it

[rubyred777 in reply to Vintage_Rose]

Your reading about my stuffy nose and now you have it? Your funny

vintage Rose...Now we both have the problem! What shall we do?

Xx

[Hidden]

Husband the same! Cant use the air con. in the car anymore - we have resorted to putting the heater on feet and tilting the sun roof! Otrivine do a very good nasal spray that seems to help. Might be a good idea to ask the pharmacist. Good Luck xx

[pollyjj]

Just a reminder, don't use Vicks if you are on oxygen.

polly xx

[jenss in reply to pollyjj]

why?

[rubyred777 in reply to pollyjj]

We are wondering why no vicks when on oxygen?

Xx

[pollyjj in reply to rubyred777]

Hi rubyred I believe it is because it is petroleum based and is a fire hazard.

polly xx

[warwickstag in reply to pollyjj]

You are correct Polly.

[Hidden]

Yeah I find that too. I have have a bit of air in the car even with the heater on otherwise I feel like I am suffocating. x

[rubyred777 in reply to Hidden]

Its like my nose is totally blocked off. It doesnt seem like a lung thing.

xx

[Sokrackers]

What about a wet flannel over the car heater vent? I find the dry air causes me problems so by putting a damp flannel over the vent you create humidity. I haven't worked out how its going to stick there but it might help.

If the air is dry in the room I put a fan behind the damp laundry to increase the humidity in the room it works for me.

[RibvanRey in reply to Sokrackers]

A couple of small pieces of velcro sewn onto the top edge of the flannel and a pair of velcro stickers for the dashboard. Car spares shops sell them is you haberdasher doesn't stock them.

Rib

[Sokrackers in reply to RibvanRey]

Great idea Rib, I've got my sewing box out already. It will really help and a drop of olbas on the cloth too!

[RibvanRey]

Never use any petroleum based product on your face if you use oxygen. Use KY gel it is water based.

10 mins in a burns unit will convince you if I can't. They always want visitors so you won't be intruding.

[rubyred777 in reply to RibvanRey]

Hey Rib,

Excellent info for those on oxygen.

thanks

xx

[Hidden]

Good to know others find the a/c in the car a pain! I sneakily turn the temp down and alter the vents when DH isn't looking, then he puts it back!

[rubyred777]

Actually, I like the a/c, its the heater that bothers me.

Xx

[jackdup]

Haven't tried these but thought I would pass them on.

drweil.com/drw/u/TIP05399/F...

everydayhealth.com/cold-flu...

[zoeybean]

hi, my doc gave me fluticasone nasal spray and loratadine tablets that dissolve in my mouth, the tablets are get clears up my nose. my doc has copd also he recommends what he takes to me. this may not work for everyone but, it does work for me.