MrsNails4 months ago

Mention it to your GP later - you better write a list! Has Liz done your Test yet?

davidcantswim in reply to MrsNails4 months ago

Just and I'm negative

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MrsNails in reply to davidcantswim4 months ago

Good - that’s one off the list ✅

Hope that diffuser hadn’t set off an allergy 🙏🏼

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Kendrew4 months ago

Hi davidcantswim,

Just to say that my husband used to really suffer with repeated episodes of very unpleasant sinusitis. It would make him feel very unwell and very uncomfortable and he eventually was referred to a specialist.

We discovered that several specific things would trigger an attack and one of these was most definitely reed diffusers. Other things included scented candles, some fresh flowers - but particularly lilies and animal fur.

Hope things are improving now.

davidcantswim4 months ago

thank you. This was most unpleasant and the worst seems to be over. Joy! I can’t stand lilies either. I love cats and try to avoid them. Thanks. D

Viveka4 months ago

I don't know what they put in some diffusing oils but it is evil. Makes me queasy and gives me headaches; similarly a friend of mine. Usually only lasts a few hours though.

Karenjaninaz in reply to Viveka4 months ago

Pulmonologist said avoid any oils - lungs cannot handle oils.

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Countrykitten4 months ago

A lot of smells trigger my sinusitis. The worst are lilies, can't have them in the house, and wisteria which give me blinding headaches, which is unfortunate as we have one covering one wall of our house so I have to start taking antihistamines in March and carry on until well into September. I'd never go near a scented candle. So you're not alone. Just make sure you never run out of antihistamines. Good luck.

PMRproAmbassador4 months ago

I have to cross the road if a shop selling artificial scents and candles and "stuff" has its door open!

Nextoneplease4 months ago

Me too 🤷‍♀️ I love cats but am allergic to their fur; can’t have lilies in the house; can’t deal with scented candles etc. A pity but it seems there are a lot of us……x