still sick, might be getting better

 

1. Lots of people suffer from fall sinus problems, myself included.  Antibiotics are needed if you develop an infection, often allergy based.  However, GUAIFENISEN is a substance that loosens the mucus and helps it to be expelled.  It is good for chest congestion.  Another possible aid is the Netti Pot, used for warm water salt rinses.  I add Xylitol to mine, which helps fight infection the same way D-Mannose works for bladder infections.  Good luck.

   Posted by Johnboy       10/15/2008  at  08:21 AM  



2. I’ve been using something like a netti pot. The NeilMed Sinus Rinse, “developed by Dr. Mehta”, which is a squeeze bottle with a nose plug on the cap. You make up a mix of warm distilled water, a little salt, and a little baking soda, and give your nose a blast. It’s a little bit like self-waterboarding, shooting a whole cup of water up the old schnoz. And it works, for about an hour or two.

   Guaifenisen is the shiz, usually. That’s the medicine that’s in Mucinex. All I know about Xylitol is that it’s a sugar substitute made from birch bark.

   Posted by Drew458       10/15/2008  at  09:12 AM  



3. Have you considered a mold allergy - that’s mine. I got really, really sick in Germany and that is how I discovered it - going from there to KY - I was practically dead in the fall. In TX (where rain is considered a gift from God) I was good to go. Back here now, I’m feeling like something the cat spewed most days. I’ve always said I wish it were 20 and snowing than 40 and rainy. It hits me hard. I am lucky though - my hubby runs the gambit - except for me and the kids, he seems to be allergic to most things.

   I get some assist from Zicam Allergy Relief (nose spray) I just have to use it on these cool, moist days - every day or I’m back at the beginning.

   I might have to consider one of those pots - I’ve taken to going to the local Whole Foods for my meds. What ever ‘flavor’ or coating they are putting in OTCs now - knock me into headache land instantly - and of course I can’t take asprin so I read labels for a long time when I shop in standard stores.

   Posted by wardmama4       10/15/2008  at  10:50 AM  



4. Hope you feel better soon buddy.

   Posted by LyndonB       10/15/2008  at  11:27 AM  



5. So your the SOB that gave me this nasty bug.Shame on you Drew

   Posted by Rich K       10/15/2008  at  12:59 PM  

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