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Barring nasal sprays and netti pots, what are other ways to treat it?

I have severe nasal congestion and I've done the Googling and with the exception on nasal sprays (which work but you're not supposed to use after a few days) what's the best alternative?

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Claritin-D works well for me.

Gonna need a prescription probably from an allergist though.

Drinking lots of water, warm bathes etc. also helps

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You don't need a prescription for anything with Sudafed. You can just go to the pharmacy counter and ask for it. They'll ask for your ID and you sign a waiver/consent form based on the Combat Methamphetamine Act of 2005.

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Get some strong herbal tea (loose leaf or rip the bag open and dump the tea in) brew it in a bowl, make it really strong, and put your face over the bowl with a towel over your head to keep the steam contained and breathe it in for 5 or 10 mins.

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A neti pot but most people are too pussy to use it.

Cetirizine

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I mean whats the difference between a neti pot and just doing some water bumps?

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Super Saiyan 3 Goku posted...

You don't need a prescription for anything with Sudafed. You can just go to the pharmacy counter and ask for it. They'll ask for your ID and you sign a waiver/consent form based on the Combat Methamphetamine Act of 2005.

You a pharmacist at Walgreens bro this was going to be my exact answer word for word.

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Hard deep salt gargle and maybe some tea with no milk


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CanuckCowboy posted...

I mean whats the difference between a neti pot and just doing some water bumps?

The neti pot won't tap out

Nasal irrigators are the best thing you can possibly use, it's like a neti pot on crack. I got one two summers ago and it forever changed my life for the better

Flockaveli posted...

You a pharmacist at Walgreens bro this was going to be my exact answer word for word.

Lol I don't do that retail stuff.

Hospital for life.

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I dont care if this is frowned upon or not but affrin saves my life when Im severely congested.

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Hummer 2 posted...

A neti pot but most people are too pussy to use it.

I have one with the saline packs and used it but doesn't help.

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chrono625 posted...

I dont care if this is frowned upon or not but affrin saves my life when Im severely congested.

I have that and it works GREAT but you can't use it after 3 days.

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If I clean with bleach, I've noticed my nose clears up

I'm probably also dying sooner, so win-win

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tag

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https://youtu.be/-vBGW43EjG4

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I used the generic stuff off Amazon. Sadly I have to use like one pill a day. I don't know how that will hurt my liver in the long run.

Kingbuffet posted...

I used the generic stuff off Amazon. Sadly I have to use like one pill a day. I don't know how that will hurt my liver in the long run.

I just ordered some generic Sudafed off Amazon last night.

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So nobody's gonna suggest fluticasone propionate/Flonase?
I know it's a nasal spray, but it's literally designed to be used to long-term for chronic nasal congestion.

Asking for help with congestion, but saying no nasal spray, is like saying "what do I do for this open bleed, besides bandages and gauze? Oh, and no hemostatic dressings either."

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Stimulate your gag reflex with a meaty long salami, that's sure to get the juices flowing

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AtelierAlchemy posted...

nasal sprays (which work but you're not supposed to use after a few days

I hate this so much because those three days are fucking magical and then the fourth day it just doesnt work anymore

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Habanero salsa

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LostForest posted...

So nobody's gonna suggest fluticasone propionate/Flonase?
I know it's a nasal spray, but it's literally designed to be used to long-term for chronic nasal congestion.

Asking for help with congestion, but saying no nasal spray, is like saying "what do I do for this open bleed, besides bandages and gauze? Oh, and no hemostatic dressings either."

Because I already use nasal sprays and they can't be used after a few days.

Although I might try Flonase. That is one I haven't tried yet.

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Tired-Insomniac posted...

I hate this so much because those three days are fucking magical and then the fourth day it just doesnt work anymore

Ikr?

The 12 hour ones work GREAT but you're not supposed to use it after 3 days.

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AtelierAlchemy posted...

Because I already use nasal sprays and they can't be used after a few days.

Although I might try Flonase. That is one I haven't tried yet.

Fluticasone propionate isnt the same as acute nasal decongestants, it's a corticosteroid. Like I said already, it's supposed to be used long-term. As in for weeks or even months. It doesn't instantly unclog your nose, but instead it gradually reduces inflammation and helps build up your sinuses resistance to irritants.

It used to be prescription, but a couple years ago it was switched to OTC, so now you can buy it (and non-name-brand versions) anywhere.


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The correct answer was already posted but TC seems to be ignoring it

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Flonase is what always works for me. I've had pretty severe congestion since my teenage years. Anytime I need to do something that really requires me to not be congested, I use that.

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LostForest posted...

Fluticasone propionate isnt the same as acute nasal decongestants, it's a corticosteroid. Like I said already, it's supposed to be used long-term. As in for weeks or even months. It doesn't instantly unclog your nose, but instead it gradually reduces inflammation and helps build up your sinuses resistance to irritants.

It used to be prescription, but a couple years ago it was switched to OTC, so now you can buy it (and non-name-brand versions) anywhere.

Thank you.

I'm gonna get some asap. I take it there's cheaper "generic" brands I can buy?

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BignutzisBack posted...

The correct answer was already posted but TC seems to be ignoring it

I'm not ignoring anything.

Far from it.

I've already ordered Sudafed as a result of replies in this thread and going to take @LostForest advice and get Fluticasone.


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eating a glove of raw garlic does the trick

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https://www.walgreens.com/store/c/sinupulse-elite-advanced-nasal-sinus-irrigation-system/ID=prod6057389-product

Yes, it's $89, but it's worth it if you deal with nasal congestion and allergies. It's like taking a pressure washer to your sinuses getting all of the gunk out.

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https://youtu.be/P4XPZruLWjo

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ponaris

Old NoiseTank posted...

eating a glove of raw garlic does the trick

I actually have Tabasco and horseradish. Been using those both but it's very temporary.

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I've used sudafed if I was congested before bed.

However you should get checked for allergies and maybe see an ENT to check if you have enlarged turbinates.

A symptom of that is if you lay down for a while and one nostril gets completely clogged.

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Having HEPA air filters running in my house actually made the biggest difference to me. I used to use Flonase and pseudoephedrine as I would get congestion as well but since using filters in the home, I havent had a stuffy nose in years and havent had to use any medications.

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Pitlord_Special posted...

Having HEPA air filters running in my house actually made the biggest difference to me. I used to use Flonase and pseudoephedrine as I would get congestion as well but since using filters in the home, I havent had a stuffy nose in years and havent had to use any medications.

I have one of those and I think the damn thing worked so good that it messed with my sense of smell. I freaked out thinking I had COVID again for a moment.

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AtelierAlchemy posted...

I'm not ignoring anything.

Far from it.

I've already ordered Sudafed as a result of replies in this thread and going to take @LostForest advice and get Fluticasone.

Edit: I ordered Fluticasone spray just now on Prime and I havrle generic Sudafed coming tomorrow.

You need a nasal irrigator my dude

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