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Hide quoted text Show quoted text About a week ago, I started noticing: I had a pain going across my forehead and between my eyes, felt like my face was hurting me, My nose was stuffier than usual, (I always have a stuffy nose) Coughing up thick brown phlem. Post nasal drip Feeling constantly dizzy all day long, has lasted about 3 days now. Constantly running to the bathroom to spit up phlem. Ears and hearing are annoying me. cut- The 1st thing to try for rhinitis is Nasalcrom (cromolyn) nasal spray, now OTC. It has virtually no side effects. I also recommend saline washes; the easy way is mix some warm salt water, inhale from palm of hand. Ellis How much saline answer are you talking about? Is this basically the exact same a making use of a saline nasal spary for example "Ocean" out there OTC? reble OTC saline solution might be used, but its expensive. You could take a half a cup of warm water, sprinkle in some salt; pour into palm of one hand and inhale with one nostril, tip head back so it starts to run down throat, cough and spit out. Repeat on the other side, as is essential to clear the mucus. If there isn't enough or too much salt, there will be a burning sensation. Heres a link with a recipe: http://www.aos-jax.com/nasal.htm Excerpt: "What is nasal irrigation? This is a procedure in which the nasal cavity is washed with a soothing solution. It could be completed by using a bulb syringe or an electric dental device (such as Water Pik). Why would I want to do nasal irrigation? People with upper airway complications might have dry nasal membranes. Also, the mucous secretion is thick along with the hairs aren't able to move the mucus out. In some people, the mucus dries and forms crusts that interfere with sinus drainage. Crusting and poor drainage also causes headaches, infection, and poor odors. By utilizing nose drops and nasal irrigation, this dilemma could be relieved and comfort restored. Irrigation with a Bulb Syringe or an Electric Dental Device Equipment needed: Bulb syringe or electric dental device (Water Pik) Irrigation suggestions (if making use of Water Pik) Saline solution: One gallon of boiled or distilled water 4 teaspoons of sea salt or canning salt 1 teaspoon of Arm & Hammer baking soda Solution may be warmed prior to irrigation. Always use caution if warming answer to steer clear of excessive heating. Have a thermometer handy to measure the temperature. Temperature really should be 103
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