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Sorry to have to be a bit gross here, if you dont like boogers, dont read this!
at least i spared you guys a photo!! haha.
anyway i just started bactrim along with doxy, and after feeling congested for 4 months, im starting to 'expel' strange boogers from my nose!
these boogers are solid white, and long and string like. kind of like noodles. i have to pull them out, its quite disturbing. there are about 1 - 3 inches long, and dont change shape. always a string like noodle.
any ideas what the **** this is?
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if they are coming OUT can i assume the bactrim is working?
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no. i read about them, they sound weird. i dont think id be able to do one of those, i tried flushing out my ears once and it took way too long to get the fluid out, i dont want to make anything worse!
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- Use a NETI POT to help cleanse sinus cavities. Just search Google and YouTube.
A NETI POT is easy to use and will cause no damage - but do read from a couple reputable sites for clear instruction. YouTube has some nice videos, too.
I learned the hard way, too - to NEVER, EVER, "FLUSH" EARS. If you need help with ears, see a professional. Never put more than just ONE drop of "sweet oil" in your ears. If wax needs to be flushed or vacuumed out, only an ear doctor should do that.
I know there are all these products on the market for ears but, if you happen to have a tiny hole in your eardrum, these products can do a lot of damage. An ear doctor can look with a magnifying lens first to be sure just what is needed and they know how best to do that.
If wax build-up is a problem, a ear specialist can suggest self-care (which may include some solution to put into ears) but that would be particular to your case and you'd have expert instruction. -
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Neti Pots are very easy to use. I actually prefer the one that comes in a squeezable bottle, because it's even easier to use.
You heat up some water, put a mixed packet of salt ingredients in the water, pour it into the bottle and shake it up. Lean over the sink, and squeeze the mix into your nostril, and let it flow out the other side.
It's really good for sinus problems.
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i think ill have to def try this then. thanks everyone - one question - if you squeeze the liquid into your nostril, what keeps it from just running down the back of your throat?
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I swear by my neti pot. This is the one we use. My five year old uses the 4 ounce bottle and she does it all by herself. Believe me the results are worth it. It is not gross at all.
You can substitute baking powder and salt (1 tsp each) if you run out of solution.
First sign of sniffles and neti pot clears us right out.
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I've used the NeilMed Sinus Rinse kit, and it is very easy and not painful or discomforting at all. It is very helpful for clearing sinuses. I think it's a bit more powerful than the NetiPot made by the same company.
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Yes Sunny, the company does recommend The Sinus Rinse over the Neti Pot and it is much easier to use. It is definitely more effective as well. I have both.
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Toboein,
To answer your question, you do it leaning forward over a sink with your forehead tilted down - not standing straight up. That way, more of the water solution gets into the sinus cavity anyway.
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- Neti Pots are now available in plastic but that can pose a risk so be sure you use a porcelain Neti Pot. Plastic (especially when warm) can leech out dyes and petroleum products from the plastic and toxic BPA (Bisphenol A). Not good to soak into tender nasal tissue.
The porcelain (white clay / china / ceramic) pots do not leech and can safety be used with warm water.
I see there are also some "bioplastic" pots but I would stay away from those. Ceramic pots are safest.
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