Nasal Snuff-What goes in must go out. How?

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olderthandirt

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Ok so you inhale a dark powder into your nose.

What do you do later.?
Do you blow your nose.? Yes Suck the secretions out the other way.? Yes
Irrigate with water.? Yes Use a Saline Nasal Spray. Yes

I'm really curious what I should be doing to clean that stuff out and when.

And go ahead and pick as well tom. Discreetly mind, but hey, snuff boogers bounce :D

Yes to all the above.
You do want to keep your nose clean and moist. Chlorinated water will tend to dry the nose out so use that sparingly.

Your nose and body chemistry is going to be different from others so no hard fast rules. You will also find that you'll need to vary whatever steps you employ depending on the snuff you are using and the weather.

Weather, either cold or hot, that is very low humidity, will make your nose dry. Some snuffs will clog your nose faster than others.

You'll determine that as you go.

I personally pick and blows as needs be. If I've been using, something like a Scotch perhaps, for awhile, I find the inside of the nose is coated. Not heavily, but there is nothing to pick or blow and I can no longer absorb a fresh pinch. When that happens I like to use a snuff that's mentholated. Makes the sinuses run, give me something to blow! Start all over again. :D

Keep it clean and moist, main thing.
 

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any recommendations for a nose-clearing nasal spray? right now i have a cold and am using a congestion relieving spray, but the bottle says not to use more than 3 days in a row. it's probably not a good idea to use the medicinal sprays on a day to day basis..

what sprays do YOU ALL use?

i will probably be investing in a neti pot soon, but i'm looking for something safe to use for extended periods of time, that also works well on the go
 

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any recommendations for a nose-clearing nasal spray? right now i have a cold and am using a congestion relieving spray, but the bottle says not to use more than 3 days in a row. it's probably not a good idea to use the medicinal sprays on a day to day basis..

what sprays do YOU ALL use?

i will probably be investing in a neti pot soon, but i'm looking for something safe to use for extended periods of time, that also works well on the go


I use Ayr which is a saline spray ( I carry this and use it throughout the day)

I also use a product that is called Simply Saline, this one will squirt a stream of saline up your nostril (I use this one every now and then at home when I have no time for the neti pot)

And I use the Neti pot ,you mix the salt and water and pour a half a pot through each nostril. ( I use at least once a day when showering)

You can purchase all of these at Walgreens or Walmart. The Neti Pot is around 19.99 I think but you do have to purchase a tub of the salt with it.

I find I have very little problems with snuff sticking to long in my nose using these products. The Ayr keeps the nose moist and I tend to blow a little bit after using it, this gets rid of most of the old snuff. What remains is taken care of when I use the other two products at home.

I been stuffing a lot of snuff up there lately and have had no problems at all with my nose.
 

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Sly....As previously mentioned here....Those neti pots are great!! I have not had a sinus cold of any type since I started using mine...Plus it gives you a fresh start everyday for snuffing!! Great product IMO!

:)The Wiz!

just bought a neti pot at my local CVS! was on sale for 14.99 and came with 50 premixed packets. this will be great in the morning!
 

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just bought a neti pot at my local CVS! was on sale for 14.99 and came with 50 premixed packets. this will be great in the morning!

i decided, screw the morning...i'm using this now, i'm sick! wow! my hasn't felt this clear in a long time....now time to put some snuff in there! lol
 

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i decided, screw the morning...i'm using this now, i'm sick! wow! my hasn't felt this clear in a long time....now time to put some snuff in there! lol
Told Ya!!!!...LOL...The neti pot is probabaly the safest non-medicinal sinus cleaner on the market....I sometimes use mine twice a day(once for sure)Still havn't worked my way up to two packets per use....1 seems to do the trick for me.Glad its working well for you sly!!

:)The Wiz!
 

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Good Morning from the USA C!........The neti pot will take some getting used to....but I think you will be impressed with the results.Just remember to breathe through your mouth when using it.....I truly think it will bring you some relief! Snuffling or not!

:)The Wiz!

Thanks for the tip, Wiz! I watched a video of a lady using a neti pot but was mesmerised as she poured in one nostril and out the opposite one! How did she do that? Cannot very well visualise it. She was bending well over forwards - so I guess gravity makes that work! Nose down!

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Thanks for the tip, Wiz! I watched a video of a lady using a neti pot but was mesmerised as she poured in one nostril and out the opposite one! How did she do that? Cannot very well visualise it. She was bending well over forwards - so I guess gravity makes that work! Nose down!

:)
C....The one I use is actually a squeeze bottle version....so leaning to one side is at a minimum....I do have to bend over forward and point it towards the back of my head before squeezing. Never did understand how the water could travel like that without some pressure...like you said...Gravity I suppose. The end result is the same with the version that I happen to use...in one side,out the other!

Back to bed for me

Cheers!:)The Wiz!
 

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The Neti Pot is around 19.99 I think but you do have to purchase a tub of the salt with it.

Actually, no, you don't - you can use plain and simple table salt, or even better, natual sea salt. Approximately 0.9% of salt, or one gram per 100ml, is what you need.

Me, I simply tried with a small spoon and hot water until I got it right. ;)
 
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Thanks for the tip, Wiz! I watched a video of a lady using a neti pot but was mesmerised as she poured in one nostril and out the opposite one! How did she do that? Cannot very well visualise it. She was bending well over forwards - so I guess gravity makes that work! Nose down!

:)

it's quite easy, and the neti pot i bought came with a handy instruction card, as well as a 30-page manual all about nasal products/problems.

you just need to lean forward, tilt to one side, breath thru your mouth, and pour. repeat for other nostril. EASY!
 

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it's quite easy, and the neti pot i bought came with a handy instruction card, as well as a 30-page manual all about nasal products/problems.

you just need to lean forward, tilt to one side, breath thru your mouth, and pour. repeat for other nostril. EASY!

Does work well doesn't it sly!

I too amazed at the ease of use C. I had imagined all sorts of difficulties but the very first use proved to be simple. And effective.

A note to snufflings though. Do what ever you normally do, pick, blow, "nose gargle", first. Then use the neti.
That much more effective.
Also want to wait a little after use before going for more snuff. Gives the nasal mucosa a chance to refresh with mucous.
 
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