cant breathe at all through nose.

[natalyab]

had an infection since new year and had antibiotics and steroids twice. I have copd and now I just cant breathe through my nose at all. it is giving me panic attacks. done a sputum test on Monday and doc phoned last night for me to get more antibiotics this morning as still hsve infection. my chest doesn't seem too bad the problem is I cant breathe through nose. has anyone else experienced this.x

[Damon1864 Volunteer]

Hi Ive not had this happen to me but I'm sure someone will be along soon that can help you. I'm sure you will be fine, please try not to worry let us know how you are. Take care and have a lovely weekend 😊 Bernadette xx

[natalyab in reply to Damon1864]

thank you.x

[Burs]

I had a friend who has suffered from this and he swore by a regular nasal decongestant, just bought over the counter in chemists , im sorry i cant name the one but my friend passed a few years ago. It may be an allergy of some sort. Hope this might be of some help. Burs x

[CLARAmay in reply to Burs]

I totally agree with you Burs

[Breathless123]

Yes ive experience that the doctor gave me a nasal spray called avamys it actually worked for me better that decongestants i had been using

[natalyab in reply to Breathless123]

I am going to make appointment to ask about nasal spray.x

[Hidden]

Yes I get that especially at night. Vick up the nose and a Fisherman's Friend gets the air flowing again for me. 😉

[CLARAmay in reply to Hidden]

Hay Awesome, Vick’s up the nose for me too but I’ll try the fisherman’s friend too thanks

[Hidden in reply to CLARAmay]

Keep it simple whenever you can. 😉

[natalyab in reply to Hidden]

I have got vic in the house. I will try it now.x

[Hidden in reply to natalyab]

You need to get an air flow through your nose for it to work, the fisherman's friend works from the other end i e inside your head.

[cofdrop-UK]

Sorry you have these probs with sinuses. I have had them with my last 2 exacerbations. Have you tried Neil Med. You can get it from your local chemist. Surprising the amount of gunk it clears which in turn can stop it dripping into your lungs. Worth a try. You can try Sterimar, which is already made up so it’s more expensive but you might prefer it just to see if cleansing helps.

Good luck

Cx

[natalyab in reply to cofdrop-UK]

thank you.x

[knitter]

Your pharmacist can help, but one nose unblocking trick I use....breathe in gently ....not a big deep breath, then breathe out gently in a relaxed way, then pinch your nostrils for a few seconds, then breathe gently again. Repeat a few times and often my nose will start to clear.

Do it in a calm and relaxed way, and always breathe OUT gently before you hold your nose for a few seconds.

For panicky feelings have you tried the pursed lips breathing technique ....breathe in very gently with a relaxed chest.....not a big breath, but gently, then breathe out gently through your mouth with pursed lips for a slightly longer time. Repeat a few times , then back to gentle breathing.

Your local chemist can advise on medication....is there one open near you tomorrow? I hope your chest infection soon clears up . Best wishes.

[natalyab in reply to knitter]

okay. thanks.x

[CLARAmay]

Hi there true and take 4 deep breaths through your mouth and 6/8 out to keep your oxagen level up deep relaxed breathing helps, nice deep breaths in sitting up straight, I hope this can help you x

[natalyab in reply to CLARAmay]

doing this now.x

[Hidden]

Sinus NeilMed nasal wash morning and evening and wait at least 30mn before you put your Avamys.

[syntax]

Yes it is something which started some 11yrs ago.Unlike a lot of people who cough

up phlegm,l have never done this since the start of my COPD. But,and l do not know which is the better if any of the two, l think l prefer it to coughing up.The reason being,that it is not a constant.l use the same as others on here have mentioned,and it clears after a while.

Have not mentioned name as others have ??,because my post was deleted when l mentioned names !!!

Ask Dr for it and it should be of great help. LUCK.

[Izb1]

Hi natalyab, this was how I started over 12 months ago. I had a really bad cold which didnt clear up after a couple of months on antibiotics and steroids, this left me with sinus infections for a very long time and am now waiting for an operation. I use sterimar twice a day, you can get a nasal spray from your doctor but make sure it is one that use can use for more than 7 days if needed. I use Nasonex, try not to stay on sprays for too long as this can cause problems. The ent doctor put me on a 6 weeks course of low dose doxycycline which really helped. Its important to get rid of sinus infections quickly as once they take a hold its really difficult shifting them. Hope this helps and you feel better soon x

[natalyab in reply to Izb1]

thank you for advice.x

[natalyab in reply to natalyab]

in the past if I have had a sinus infection I usually have a headache. I don't have a headache but I do have some kind of bacterial infection which was diagnosed from my sputum sample. hopefully the antibiotics will help me.x

[Whitechinchilla]

I often have a blocked nose due to sinus problems and the best way to clear it is to steam your head over a bowl of hot water and add some eucalyptus oil of you have some. Try that 3/4 times a day.

Or you can use a decongestant but check with your pharmacist regarding your other meds as they can interact. Or you could use a Squeezie or a Netipot instead.

Hope you feel better very soon.

[natalyab in reply to Whitechinchilla]

I am going to try the steam inhilation method see if it helps.x

[Whitechinchilla in reply to natalyab]

Good do let us know how you get on? Hope you feel better soon

[cofdrop-UK in reply to natalyab]

Betterware sold (not sure if they still have them) a plastic with outer foam flask with a mask. Brilliant for steam inhalation. All the benefits of the steam over the bowl but without the wet hair and palarva. My GP used to say it was the best thing but that he wasn’t allowed to recommend it for safety reasons. Spent my childhood with my head over a steaaming bowl with a towel over my head.

Cx

[Sandyeggo]

I’d have to agree with cofdrop, I use a Neti Pot regularly then when needed we( here in USA) use a nose spray called Flonase.

[madametobacco49 in reply to Sandyeggo]

sandy Im in US--can you get flonase over counter? I used to have a prescription --my insurance wont cover it and i get this stuff that burns a hole in my head using it--MmeT

[ssafa]

I have the same problem I use olibus oil in a steam bath over my nose. I find it helps. I feel that sometimes its easier to breathe through the mouth which then gives me a dry mouth. Hope you can get on top of it, the other thing is not to panic. cheers

H

[Mareen]

I have been the same since Dec

I have had it 3 times just starting again with tickle cough with mucus nasty first thing but clear as the day goes on I am using sterimar sea salt nasal spray a few times a day get it from the chemist it does clear out your nostrils

[moodygirl]

I use a neti pot and it's amazing what comes out even if it feels my nose is pretty clear. Especially after gently snorting water up each nostril separately and drawing it down the throat to spit out.

[madametobacco49 in reply to moodygirl]

I have a netti pot ive never used--I better try that--thanks--MmeT

[madametobacco49]

Omg Ive been like that for months--several runs of antibiotics--I wake up in night and cant get enough air--Im on 02 so it really sucks--I have to turn my concentrator up--I always thought id breathe better in winter but in fact I do not--so no you arent alone--I use this nasal gel made by ayr or something like that--and squirt water up my nose--Its a bandaid for a while--Im sorry --i understand--let me kno if you come up with anything that works good--MmeT