Tootle Puffers, Part Three! (The Sequel of the Redux)

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well puffer tootz. I'm sick. I don't think my nose has ever been this stuffed. lol I normally vape and exhale through my nose (mtn if you will) and I can't. lol. I've tried hot showers, nasal sprays, shots of vodka, and OTC medicine.

any one have any home remedy suggestions?

ETA: I'm contemplating snorting a line of Vick's
Horseradish and wasabi always works for me! NO! don't snort it!
Well, yes, vaping a menthol juice should help too!
 

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well puffer tootz. I'm sick. I don't think my nose has ever been this stuffed. lol I normally vape and exhale through my nose (mtn if you will) and I can't. lol. I've tried hot showers, nasal sprays, shots of vodka, and OTC medicine.

any one have any home remedy suggestions?

ETA: I'm contemplating snorting a line of Vick's
A pan of water on the stove, simmering, with eucalyptus oil on top, wafting through the house. Kills germs, too.

Ocean Complete Sinus Rinse or a Walgreens Neti Pot Soft Tip I rinse out my nose twice daily, without any of those things, but people here get grossed out when I describe the procedure.

Get an air filter-- they are noisy, but they help with reducing the allergens which predispose people to head colds. Sleep with your head elevated, even if you have to put something between the mattress and box springs.
 

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well puffer tootz. I'm sick. I don't think my nose has ever been this stuffed. lol I normally vape and exhale through my nose (mtn if you will) and I can't. lol. I've tried hot showers, nasal sprays, shots of vodka, and OTC medicine.

any one have any home remedy suggestions?

ETA: I'm contemplating snorting a line of Vick's
I feel your pain.

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well puffer tootz. I'm sick. I don't think my nose has ever been this stuffed. lol I normally vape and exhale through my nose (mtn if you will) and I can't. lol. I've tried hot showers, nasal sprays, shots of vodka, and OTC medicine.

any one have any home remedy suggestions?

ETA: I'm contemplating snorting a line of Vick's
Airborne chewable tables(mixed berry tastes really good). Its loaded with Vitamin C and helps support your immune system so your body can fight the cold quicker. Actually works. Trick is to catch it early so it shortens time sick and lessens symptoms. I have used these for years and swear by them.
A nasal spray I use is Nasalub. Works first time everytime. Unstuffed me instantly. Don't overuse. Stuff is strong. Just found this last Sept when I caught the only cold I have had since beginning vaping.
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Easy peasy, @petrotech - a bit of this

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and/or a bit of this

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well puffer tootz. I'm sick. I don't think my nose has ever been this stuffed. lol I normally vape and exhale through my nose (mtn if you will) and I can't. lol. I've tried hot showers, nasal sprays, shots of vodka, and OTC medicine.

any one have any home remedy suggestions?

ETA: I'm contemplating snorting a line of Vick's
I feel for you. My cold started on Christmas day and I'm not in the mend stage yet. And now I have bronchitis because colds usually cause me that. I'm sick of being sick.

Vape some menthol juice.
Only kind I vape but it hasn't helped much with the cold.
 

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well puffer tootz. I'm sick. I don't think my nose has ever been this stuffed. lol I normally vape and exhale through my nose (mtn if you will) and I can't. lol. I've tried hot showers, nasal sprays, shots of vodka, and OTC medicine.

any one have any home remedy suggestions?

ETA: I'm contemplating snorting a line of Vick's
Flonase spray, if you haven't tried it yet, is OTC now. How are you for spicy food? Chinese Hot & Sour soup or some green chile are my go-to home remedies.

I hope you get to feeling better soon.
 

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As a kid, I got so many sinus infections they gave me Flonase (it was allergy related) by prescription at the time, but it works SO WELL. It is indeed OTC and I keep a bottle around now that I'm finally allergic to AZ-- if I stay in one place too long, allergies can show up.

The only major warning is that if you use any dandruff shampoos such as nizoral (or any products containing Ketoconazole Metyrapone you can develop some sort of fleshy tumorous growth around the area where you are using them and the spray. There are some other moderate interactions, like checking with your pharmacist if you are taking oral steroids (mine said it was fine, although I'm not on steroids ATM but that is the big one...) It's a remote possibility but not a fun one.

Other than that, it is so much more effective than other allergy meds, doesn't dehydrate you, and it's great for clearing up ones sinuses (during a cold or otherwise) when I was a kid, I mostly took it during colds to AVOID a sinus infection. So, it may be worth a shot, it's a really low risk medication.

Best of luck feeling better.
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well puffer tootz. I'm sick. I don't think my nose has ever been this stuffed. lol I normally vape and exhale through my nose (mtn if you will) and I can't. lol. I've tried hot showers, nasal sprays, shots of vodka, and OTC medicine.

any one have any home remedy suggestions?

ETA: I'm contemplating snorting a line of Vick's

Maybe snort a few teaspoons of lightly salted warm water.
I hope you feel better soon Petro!
 

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Thanks guys.

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I tried the wasabi and menthol juice last night night....didnt really work. I couldn't smell ANYTHING. there was no air movement at all through my nose. lol. I'll pick up some flonase, vit. C, and Sudafed and get this thing knocked out before work next week.

i got one nostril open this morning, so it looks really funny when I vape. lol.
 

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