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Head cold from hell- decongestant

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StillWantingADog · 27/09/2023 08:35

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I have the worst head cold at the moment but by far the worst thing is the congested feeling behind my nose. Always the same.

anywah the max strength cold and flu paracetamol tablets don’t help at all
I need the most industrial strength decongestant medicine available. So I’m off to the pharmacy shortly- what do I ask for?

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Readingineading · 27/09/2023 08:37

Sudafed max strengh. Plus a nasal spray. Also tey olbas oil in hot water and inhaling the steam.

doodlejump1980 · 27/09/2023 08:38

That’s how my most recent bout of covid started.

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StillWantingADog · 27/09/2023 08:41

doodlejump1980 · 27/09/2023 08:38

That’s how my most recent bout of covid started.

Im not ruling out it being covid however it’s the same (atm) as every other headcold
i get

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SqueakyDinosaur · 27/09/2023 08:41

I recently bought a sinus irrigation kit for about £12, and it has already made a big difference. It's a very strange sensation but it's only a few seconds and really helps.

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StillWantingADog · 27/09/2023 08:41

Readingineading · 27/09/2023 08:37

Sudafed max strengh. Plus a nasal spray. Also tey olbas oil in hot water and inhaling the steam.

Thanks this is helpful

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StillWantingADog · 27/09/2023 08:41

SqueakyDinosaur · 27/09/2023 08:41

I recently bought a sinus irrigation kit for about £12, and it has already made a big difference. It's a very strange sensation but it's only a few seconds and really helps.

Ooh will look into this thanks

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birdywillow · 27/09/2023 08:45

The Vicks sinex micromist is brilliant for help with congestion. I've got a head cold and it's the only thing that's helping, a little spray of that and I can actually breathe enough to get to sleep

PinkDeer · 27/09/2023 08:49

Be careful using nasal decongestants, as they can cause rebound congestion. There’s a thread on here about people becoming addicted to Sudafed. I was reading it they other day as I had a head cold with bad nasal congestion and after a week or two the nasal congestion suddenly returned and was really bad. I didn’t want to use Sudafed again. I found sleeping with extra pillows to keep head raised and I also got some olbas oil.
i also read recently that the nasal decongestant in cold remedies has been found to be in effective.

Ikeepmybumcheekshidden · 27/09/2023 08:58

PinkDeer · 27/09/2023 08:49

Be careful using nasal decongestants, as they can cause rebound congestion. There’s a thread on here about people becoming addicted to Sudafed. I was reading it they other day as I had a head cold with bad nasal congestion and after a week or two the nasal congestion suddenly returned and was really bad. I didn’t want to use Sudafed again. I found sleeping with extra pillows to keep head raised and I also got some olbas oil.
i also read recently that the nasal decongestant in cold remedies has been found to be in effective.

Yep they're being banned in the US

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StillWantingADog · 27/09/2023 09:06

birdywillow · 27/09/2023 08:45

The Vicks sinex micromist is brilliant for help with congestion. I've got a head cold and it's the only thing that's helping, a little spray of that and I can actually breathe enough to get to sleep

on my shopping list thank you

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madeinmanc · 27/09/2023 14:36

Maybe try inhaling a few drops of Olbas oil from a bowl of warm water. Careful not to get it in your eyes.

madeinmanc · 27/09/2023 14:37

Also, guaifenisin (sp?) clears mucus, I think.

cocksstrideintheevening · 27/09/2023 14:47

I'm a recent convert to Sterimar. I always end up with sinusitis so take Sudafed and an antihistamine.

thefoxandthewolf · 27/09/2023 14:59

Paracetamol is useless to me, has to be Nurofen to have any anti-inflammatory effect at all. Steam, steam and more steam. Drink endless hot lemon juice with honey whilst sitting in a hot bath then have a bowl of brothy soup. Olbas oil in a bowl of hot water to inhale with towel over head. Last ditch attempt -Oregano oil in a bowl of hot water with towel over head (be careful it's VERY VERY VERY strong) Good luck!

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