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Does decongestant work?

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Invasionofthegutsnatchers · 04/02/2022 18:58

I'm full of snot. Not covid, had that a couple of weeks ago. How can I clear the snot away? It drips all night (sorry) and in the day just sits there blocking my nose. Sudafed? Something else? Thanks

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FarmCat31 · 04/02/2022 19:02

Sudafed, the stronger version that’s only available over the counter at a pharmacy.
Seems to work the best for me.

sazzt · 04/02/2022 19:03

Agree re the pharmacy Sudafed. It's infinitely better than the version on the shop floor.

Fedupsotired · 04/02/2022 19:17

There's an amazing nose spray that works! I'll see if I can find a picture

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Fedupsotired · 04/02/2022 19:19

Here it is!

TerrifiedandWorried · 04/02/2022 19:20

Otrivine is magic

Malariahilaria · 04/02/2022 19:22

Get a netti bottle. With saline solution. Most disgusting and bestest thing ever I promise!!! Cheap as chips from amazon.

Orangesquish · 04/02/2022 19:41

Agree re sudafed. Also put a couple of drops of olbas oil onto some tissue and tuck it under your pillow at night (ideally with the olbassy bit sticking out, if you see what I mean). Try not to accidentally lie on it or you'll get a weird cold cheek sensation

Get well soon!

Orangesquish · 04/02/2022 19:41

@Malariahilaria

Get a netti bottle. With saline solution. Most disgusting and bestest thing ever I promise!!! Cheap as chips from amazon.

Intrigued by this though!

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Invasionofthegutsnatchers · 04/02/2022 20:12

Thanks for the suggestions! I'm hoping an early night will help and I'll pop to the pharmacy tomorrow morning.

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furballfun · 04/02/2022 20:19

One thing I will say is that I find sudafed (the pharmacy only version) a stimulant, and don't take it after about 3pm if I want to sleep. You may be fine, but just in case....

Pythonesque · 04/02/2022 20:25

Agree with saline nose sprays and olbas oil or similar.
Also, suckable cough sweets with menthol in them may also help a lot.
(my go to when getting blocked up is jakes original - menthol, eucalyptus and aniseed. You have to enjoy the combination though, I'm the only one in our house who likes them :) )

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