Smellies

[Time_2_drink]

Me again I do miss my perfume and deodorant any tips on how to smell nice. Other than soap and water. I am laying in bed looking at bottles of favourite perfumes some I was bought at Xmas unfortunately December when I put on oxygen .Best wishes to all

[mrsmummy]

I can tolerate a roll on deodorant and perfumed hand creams but nothing that sprays. We are all different so do try different things if this is important to you.

[Time_2_drink in reply to mrsmummy]

Thank you I was wondering if the perfume and deodorant would be OK if I put it on under my clothing

[mrsmummy in reply to Time_2_drink]

Some can't tolerate perfume at all, some have no problems with it. Some can tolerate some and not others and some can't tolerate the propellants that squirt the perfume/deodorant out. It really is a case of trial and error.

[stone-UK]

Hi

You can use roll on deodorants. Perfumes should not be a problem unless they act as a trigger and effect your breathing.

To avoid are any oil based products, aerosol sprays and hair sprays when actually using oxygen.

You BOC handbook explains more.

bochomeoxygen.co.uk/interne...

[Time_2_drink]

Thank you stone once again sorry to be a bit thick but can you spray if you take oxygen of for a couple of minutes

[mrsmummy in reply to Time_2_drink]

The perfume does not effect the oxygen but many find it has an effect on their breathing.

[diesel12 in reply to mrsmummy]

Chanel no. 5 does it for me (not that I have any) but it takes my breath away but I'm ok with others as long as they are not too strong.

[Time_2_drink in reply to diesel12]

Does me to also poison to heavy

[Damon1864 Volunteer]

I used roll on deodorant, cant use the spray ones now. I have perfume I can no longer use,such a shame.xxx

[Time_2_drink in reply to Damon1864]

I know and they aren't cheap are they xxx

[Billiejean_2]

I find most perfumes and strong smells very irritating but like the gentler fragrances you get from shower gels, bath oils etc. I only ever use something like Dove or Nivea, which are kind to dry skin and have some nicely fragranced but not overpowering products.

[Time_2_drink in reply to Billiejean_2]

I got some Nivea when I was in hospital but it has oil in got it from there father Xmas I looked on net and see that boots and tesco do a oil free moisturiser from Nivea so hubby getting me some my face like sandpaper

[diesel12 in reply to Billiejean_2]

I love L'Occitane, not cheap but last for ages. Either Verbena or lavender and all natural products

[Time_2_drink in reply to diesel12]

Birthday or Mother's Day idea

[Time_2_drink]

Thanks I will maybe dab a bit on. Maybe behind knees lol

[Nottobad]

Hi I use roll on deodorant unperfumed. Perfume I spray on my clothes. And it doesn't affect my breathing.

[Time_2_drink in reply to Nottobad]

That's what I will do cheers

[rubyred777]

Perfume doesn't bother me. I figure it's not a good thing for my lungs. I use the body lotions. 😌 Ruby🌷🌷

[Time_2_drink]

Thanks another good idea x

[bayleyray-uk]

I don't know if this will be any help, I have bad reactions to both natural and artificial smells for many years what I do now is to use liquid detergents for washing our laundry with no added smell but then use a fabric softner that does have perfume in it but to start with just a quarter of the recommended dose and gradually work myself up to a full dose. I personally prefer Lenor 7x as the lingering smell stays on the fabric for quite a while, so I get a whiff of a lovely smell as the fabric rub together.

I also use a block stick deodorant as the perfume disappears quite quickly.

It does take a while for all the big and little obstacles that you come across when trying to come to terms with these lung problems, just take baby steps and don't fret about things you can't change at the moment.

Sue

[Time_2_drink]

Thanks for all the info sue x

[Hidden]

Haven't you been given an instruction booklet telling you what you can/can't do when using the oxygen?

[Time_2_drink in reply to Hidden]

Yes I have read through it but maybe I a bit dense couldn't decide if you could use sprays if you took oxygen off and then go on it read it a couple of times

[Hidden in reply to Time_2_drink]

Of course you're not thick. Anxiety makes you unable to concentrate and take things in, that's all.

[Time_2_drink in reply to Hidden]

So kind Hanne

[Hidden]

Hi again t2d, I use dove roll on deodorant, and my girls take my clothes in their room spray perfume on them for me then I wear them so I get to smell nice but don't have to breath in the initial spray. I wear lots of scarfs which have been sprayed so if I don't have any on my clothes I still get a nice whiff xx sonia xx

[Time_2_drink in reply to Hidden]

That's a good idea I may ask hubby to do it for me I better make sure he uses perfume not After shave xx

[Swerv]

Lemon is a natural deodorant, rub half a lemon under the armpits twice a day.

[katieoxo60]

what about lavender sachets in your bed or in a pocket in your clothes , if it is due to spray or if it is due to smell you may have to try different ones. My mum used to put perfume on her hanky rather than her body. Sprays of all sorts effect me, try roll-on as suggested or maybe perfumed talc, or even hand creams just to give you scent. Best Wishes

[twopars12]

Hi there! Just wanted to say I have an bottle of "Old Spice" which I found in the cupboard after about 35 years. It might be a bit vinegary now but there again, it would be a different kind of smell.

[Maureenpearl]

I use the push up deodorant uncented and I use any Daisy perfume by Marc Jacobs and it doesn't affect my breathing. Any other perfume does seem to affect my breathing.

I'm on 6 litres of oxygen per minute and have been since 2013.

[Hetty11]

I spray my perfume on my clothes instead of skin and use Dove cream push up deodorant. I don't hang around when I spray anything!

[Hidden]

I use Trust Deodorant from boots.