mrreindeer
Gorilla
And if that don't work, get yerself a big 'ol tablespoon of the hottest horseradish ye can find!
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Smoking stogies and sinuses?
- Thread starter dennq
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And if that don't work, get yerself a big 'ol tablespoon of the hottest horseradish ye can find!
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I use the WaterPik with a Grossan sinus applicator .
That's the one I use, but with his own product BreathEase. I'm glad to hear other people are doing it too. Do you ever have problems with the late release of water?
That's the one I use, but with his own product BreathEase. I'm glad to hear other people are doing it too. Do you ever have problems with the late release of water?
Yeah, all the time, but only for 30 -40 min. after irrigating at most. I usually irrigate prior to my daily shower. A lot of the residual water in my sinuses usually will drain out while showering. When I get out I just bend forward and blow the remaining water into a tissue.
I have what is known as Samter's Syndrome which is a triad of severe aspirin/salicylate sensitivity, nasal and sinus polyps and asthma. I'm one of the lucky ones who does not have the asthma component. After I irrigate I spray a a couple of puffs of Flovent (a corticosteroid) from an inhaler container that an asthmatic would use into my nose. I have it fitted with a baby bottle nipple with the end cut off. works great to keep the polyps and blockages in cheack along with the irrigation.
I know a lot of info, but who knows it may help somebody out there! :tu
mrreindeer
Gorilla
On a related note.....does anyone have constant itching inside their nose? I'm rubbing my nose ALL THE TIME. And it's not the cigars, I know that. It's gotta be allergies. I'm sure folks are thinking I'm some kind of coke fiend.
So I've been trying to be better about using the sinus rinse to get that under wraps so I don't have to go to the ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat doc).
Anyone have this problem too and is the saline rinse helpful?
So I've been trying to be better about using the sinus rinse to get that under wraps so I don't have to go to the ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat doc).
Anyone have this problem too and is the saline rinse helpful?
I too often experience the itchy nose and occasional congestion. Doc tells me I don't have allergie's just allergie symptoms.:tu I use a nasal rinse called neilmed (www.neilmed.com) It seems to help quite a bit and also makes nasal exhaling more enjoyable.On a related note.....does anyone have constant itching inside their nose? I'm rubbing my nose ALL THE TIME. And it's not the cigars, I know that. It's gotta be allergies. I'm sure folks are thinking I'm some kind of coke fiend.
So I've been trying to be better about using the sinus rinse to get that under wraps so I don't have to go to the ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat doc).
Anyone have this problem too and is the saline rinse helpful?
mrreindeer
Gorilla
yep, i've got the exact same thing...neilmed nasal rinse in the squeezy bottle, ok, i've just gotta get more religious with the thing, i'm lazy
Yeah, all the time, but only for 30 -40 min. after irrigating at most. I usually irrigate prior to my daily shower. A lot of the residual water in my sinuses usually will drain out while showering. When I get out I just bend forward and blow the remaining water into a tissue.
I have what is known as Samter's Syndrome which is a triad of severe aspirin/salicylate sensitivity, nasal and sinus polyps and asthma. I'm one of the lucky ones who does not have the asthma component. After I irrigate I spray a a couple of puffs of Flovent (a corticosteroid) from an inhaler container that an asthmatic would use into my nose. I have it fitted with a baby bottle nipple with the end cut off. works great to keep the polyps and blockages in cheack along with the irrigation.
I know a lot of info, but who knows it may help somebody out there! :tu
Ok. Glad it's normal for the water to flow like that.
Yikes. Well luckily you don't have the asthma component and it sounds like what you're doing is working. Thanks for sharing cuz you never know who else has something similar.
mostholycerebus
Gorilla
Use a Neti pot before bed. Seriously. Washes all the shit away. I have bad sinus issues. I use rhino sprays at night and Zyrtec. This though works great as it washes away any residue that could become a problem. You can get them at walgreens:
http://www.walgreens.com/store/product.jsp?CATID=100095&id=prod2630220
It seems wierd to pour water through you nostrils but once you get used to it, you wont go to bed or smoke a cigar without using it. Hope this helps.
My buddy uses these too. I think he's crazy, but he raves about how well they work. He doesn't do anything like every night, maybe once a week keeps him cleared up during allergy season.
I've always had sinus problems. I don't think smoking cigars have made them worse.
Ditto.
I have had 9 sinus surgeries (NOT exaggerating!) and had sinus issues all my life; still get a sinus infection or two per year. I use Flonase and Zyrtec, and occasionally Afrin to sleep.
But I've never had cigar smoke exacerbate my sinus problems, except when rolling smoke out through my nose when the cigar is excessively spicy, or if the smoke is too hot. Then I do get some swelling/congestion, although it doesn't last long at all - an hour or so.
Cigarette smoke, on the other hand - just being around it a little while makes me miserable, and prolonged exposure to the acrid crap makes me miserable for days.
On a related note.....does anyone have constant itching inside their nose? I'm rubbing my nose ALL THE TIME. And it's not the cigars, I know that. It's gotta be allergies. I'm sure folks are thinking I'm some kind of coke fiend.
So I've been trying to be better about using the sinus rinse to get that under wraps so I don't have to go to the ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat doc).
Anyone have this problem too and is the saline rinse helpful?
These help when you're on the run.
mrreindeer
Gorilla
Thanks for that!
sjnovakovich
Young Ape
I've had sinus issues for as long as I can remember. I've tried Nasonex, Zyrtec, Claritin, everything you can think of. I finally gave up and figured that I would just have to live with my difficulties. My colleague told me about the Netipot. Last week, while in the drugstore, I accidently happened upon a Neilmed display of Netipots and sinus rinse bottles. I thought I'd give the latter a try. I positively can not believe what it has done for me! My sense of smell is more acute. Cigars and and food taste so much better. Best of all, I am now sleeping through the night instead of waking up because I'm stuffed up.
Anyone with sinus issues MUST give this a try. It has worked miracles for me.
Anyone with sinus issues MUST give this a try. It has worked miracles for me.
mrreindeer
Gorilla
Awesome! :tu Alright, alright, I'm going to do this more often than I do. How often are you using it?
sjnovakovich
Young Ape
Awesome! :tu Alright, alright, I'm going to do this more often than I do. How often are you using it?
I started with morning and night. Then went to once/day, now I do it every other day.
Steve
I just load a small water bottle (with sportscap) up with a funnel, grind some sea salt in it and pour some luke warm water in it.
Instant DIY nasal wash. Plus sometimes (when its too congested) it allows me to force the water through (squeeze the bottle).
To solve the water coming out of the nose, I usually bend forward after the wash (move head to toes) a few times, and do like one or two "sweeps" (move had to toes in a rapid movement by bending over). That solves the most.
And I carry a tissue.
I got operated on my sinuses last year due to clogging/infection/inflammation/chronic headaches, but the NET-doctor said there was no problem in me smoking cigars, a few days after surgery... Ok, so I did not actually smoke any till like two/three weeks later but still.
Instant DIY nasal wash. Plus sometimes (when its too congested) it allows me to force the water through (squeeze the bottle).
To solve the water coming out of the nose, I usually bend forward after the wash (move head to toes) a few times, and do like one or two "sweeps" (move had to toes in a rapid movement by bending over). That solves the most.
And I carry a tissue.
I got operated on my sinuses last year due to clogging/infection/inflammation/chronic headaches, but the NET-doctor said there was no problem in me smoking cigars, a few days after surgery... Ok, so I did not actually smoke any till like two/three weeks later but still.
I've had sinus issues for as long as I can remember. I've tried Nasonex, Zyrtec, Claritin, everything you can think of. I finally gave up and figured that I would just have to live with my difficulties. My colleague told me about the Netipot. Last week, while in the drugstore, I accidently happened upon a Neilmed display of Netipots and sinus rinse bottles. I thought I'd give the latter a try. I positively can not believe what it has done for me! My sense of smell is more acute. Cigars and and food taste so much better. Best of all, I am now sleeping through the night instead of waking up because I'm stuffed up.
Anyone with sinus issues MUST give this a try. It has worked miracles for me.
There ya go!!
The irrigation if done regularly will do wonders for your sinuses!!.