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Posted 9/12/2014 7:50 PM (GMT 0)
Things to try: http://tiphero.com/5-simple-home-remedies-for-your-stuffy-nose/

I get a stuffy nose quite often in the cooler/cold months, but I'm not sure if it's an allergic reaction, sinus-related, or something to do with my fibro, each time.  These remedies may be worth trying, but I would caution that some people could have an allergic reaction to the ginger.  Personally, though, I love ginger tea! :-)

Posted 9/13/2014 2:14 AM (GMT 0)
Interesting Luvzminis
I hate stuffy noses. Especially with a bad cold and at night you have to breathe through your mouth. Ugghh that's the worst.

Do you think if I shove ginger snap cookies up my nose this could help? Picture it you know you're laughing. But seriously these are definitely worth trying. Thanks for sharing.
Posted 9/13/2014 5:17 AM (GMT 0)
Michael, I love ginger snaps, but I don't think I want any after you've handled them. ;0))
Posted 9/13/2014 11:19 AM (GMT 0)
Gee Michael, now that's an interesting thought. Quite the picture, eh? smilewinkgrin smilewinkgrin smilewinkgrin
Posted 9/14/2014 2:42 PM (GMT 0)
I get stuffy nose too, or maybe it is nose and sinuses. Anyway, it usually comes with other symptoms too, sore eyes, nausea, fatigue, etc.. I think it is part of my "flair" because I tend to get flu like symptoms and sinus problems often.

I might try the ginger compress. Garlic is great, it is a natural antibiotic, works wonders - if it is due to a bacterial infection and can help with viral too but I am not so sure about this auto immune stuff.
Posted 9/15/2014 3:51 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the good tips, Luvz...think I'll print them out.

I have chronic nonallergic rhinitis, so constant dripping down the back of my throat. I do simple nasal washes (just inhaling salt water up my nostrils) twice a day. Easy-peasy.

Except when I'm stuffy, like now, for whatever reason. Then it burns to do the washes, and for a couple of hours afterwards. I don't even want to drink anything, because that burns, too. But I make myself, of course, because I know how awful I feel when I don't stay hydrated.

Btw, why does it seem physically harder to get plain water down than juice or something with flavor? I always wonder about that!

Debbie
Posted 9/15/2014 1:39 PM (GMT 0)
This is in reply to what Acheybody wrote. When you inhale water or use a neti pot, use distilled water. The bacteria in tap water can cause worse infections.
Posted 9/15/2014 7:55 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks, but I don't use tap water...I use the stuff that comes in a bottle, the store-brand equivalent of Ocean.

Debbie
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