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re: best medicine for sinus and congestion

Posted on 2/8/17 at 8:48 pm to
Posted by CHEDBALLZ
South Central LA
Member since Dec 2009
22266 posts
Posted on 2/8/17 at 8:48 pm to
Alka Zelrzer Cold Day and Night gel Caps
Posted by Modern
Fiddy Men
Member since May 2011
16918 posts
Posted on 2/8/17 at 8:51 pm to
Aleve D


It's aleve and sudafed (sp).


I take a damp hot towel and rub a bunch of Vicks vapor rub in it and lay it on my face.
Posted by KG6
Member since Aug 2009
10920 posts
Posted on 2/8/17 at 8:58 pm to
Claritin D helps, but not instantly or anything.

I have always been afraid of a neti pot. Wife knew someone who's son or something was one of the amoeba victims.

But last week it was so bad, I had to stay home from work. Wouldn't clear up so I picked one up from the pharmacy. Truly amazing. I traded in the cheap one for a ceramic one that I can boil to disinfect. And I only use distilled water. I will probably neti pot like once a week just to keep my sinuses clean.
Posted by bhtigerfan
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2008
30977 posts
Posted on 2/8/17 at 9:01 pm to
Afrin 12 hr.
Posted by Puffoluffagus
Savannah, GA
Member since Feb 2009
6175 posts
Posted on 2/8/17 at 9:06 pm to
For short term use : zyrtrc-D or similar +/- afrin can be useful.


For.long term:
Nasal saline rinses (neti pot or squeeze bottle) - as long as your using distilled water or tap water that's boiled first you don't have to worry about the ameoba.
Flonase/nasacort/rhinocort - allergies
Asteline/patanase - antihistamine nasal spray think Allegra/Zyrtec for the nose only . Expensive if insurance doesn't cover it.
Atrovent - nasal spray if just nasal drip isghe biggest issue
Posted by Aspercel
Member since Jan 2009
110249 posts
Posted on 2/8/17 at 9:08 pm to
For symptom relief I LOVE the aleve d.
Posted by Spankum
Miss-sippi
Member since Jan 2007
56739 posts
Posted on 2/8/17 at 9:13 pm to
quote:

pharmacy. Truly amazing. I traded in the cheap one for a ceramic one that I can boil to disinfect. And I only use distilled water. I will probably neti pot like once a week just to keep my sinuses clean.


Interesting...I may have to try one of these out...
Posted by GoIrish02
Member since Mar 2012
1396 posts
Posted on 2/8/17 at 9:20 pm to
quote:

I have always been afraid of a neti pot. Wife knew someone who's son or something was one of the amoeba victims.


Step 1 on Netipot instructions: BOIL WATER

They're the best allergy/cold solution available. If you don't like to read instructions and/or think putting tap water directly inside your head is a good idea you're going to be competing for a Darwin award soon enough.

Cavemen figured out clean water equals survival, it's pretty sad people are too dumb to realize this today.

Posted by GoIrish02
Member since Mar 2012
1396 posts
Posted on 2/8/17 at 9:30 pm to
The Netipot is life changing. I use a Netipot twice a day plus 10 mg of Zyrtec and Flonase everyday at the recommendation of my allergist. Plus pseudoephedrine in the peak allergy season. Get the 120 mg 12 hour extended release tablets so you don't have to take them every 4 hours. 400 generic Zyrtec are about $14 at Costco, enough for over a year.

Any water will work just don't forget to boil the water (the most important part) before you add the saline solute. Put a 2 cup pyrex measuring cup of water in the microwave for 3~4 minutes and it's just the right size too.
This post was edited on 2/8/17 at 9:32 pm
Posted by moock blackjack
Member since Apr 2008
99828 posts
Posted on 2/8/17 at 10:00 pm to
Just got a prescription for Fluticasone Propionate nasal spray 50 mcg.

This is the only spray that has ever given me relief from sneezing and constantly blowing my nose.

Highly recommend!! All that over the counter shite never works.

Has helped be tremendously!!
Posted by Blob Fish
Member since Mar 2016
3091 posts
Posted on 2/8/17 at 10:05 pm to
quote:

Face over steaming water and towel over head. Along with a nasal steroid for sinuses, and a decongestant for the congestion


Works best with cocaine
Posted by GoIrish02
Member since Mar 2012
1396 posts
Posted on 2/8/17 at 10:16 pm to
Yep, I get the prescription stuff too, works best right after the Netipot! I just said Flonase because people know the brand name more than fluticasone.
Posted by Puffoluffagus
Savannah, GA
Member since Feb 2009
6175 posts
Posted on 2/8/17 at 10:35 pm to
I have a case of these in my truck for the last few months. Been meaning to give them away.

Posted by GoIrish02
Member since Mar 2012
1396 posts
Posted on 2/8/17 at 10:37 pm to
This guy knows how to party!
Posted by SabiDojo
Open to any suggestions.
Member since Nov 2010
84204 posts
Posted on 2/8/17 at 10:37 pm to
Mucinex DM
Posted by BhamDore
Nashville
Member since Aug 2009
6317 posts
Posted on 2/8/17 at 11:15 pm to
Mucinex and eat a couple cloves of raw garlic and you will be a new man in 24 hrs.
Posted by hiroller
The Palms
Member since Sep 2005
1095 posts
Posted on 2/8/17 at 11:32 pm to
Walgreens brand of Zyrtec aka Wal-Zyr and Mucinex. I can't shake this cough though. May God have mercy on our souls.
Posted by Smokezilla82
Member since Jan 2017
465 posts
Posted on 2/9/17 at 11:39 am to
Mucinex FastMax severe congestion and cold, Tylenol or ibuprofen (for nasal swelling)...then neti-pot with distilled or bottled water...
Posted by AUCE05
Member since Dec 2009
42842 posts
Posted on 2/9/17 at 11:44 am to
Neti pot. Salt water. Better than antibiotics.
Posted by Chicken
Jackassistan
Member since Aug 2003
22546 posts
Posted on 2/9/17 at 11:46 am to
Dayquil during day and nyquil at night...and flush your nose with a saline spray.
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