raeanna74

Another option besides the saline spray (which BTW is my first line of defence with colds or allergies) is to mix a small bit of H2O2 with water and using an empty nasal spray bottle squirt that up your nose. It feels nasty when the Hydrogen Peroxide fizzes but it helps heal.

Also get a vaporizer. Run it as constantly as you can. Sometimes dry air alone can irritate the lining of the nose and make it produce extra fluid.

Drink as much fluid as you can. That can help thin the drainage out.

Use menthol - found in cough drops, Vicks inhaler, Vicks vaporub.

One last thing. If this goes on for more than 2 weeks (usual Virus infection lasts 10-14 days) and antihistamines don't have any effect then you really should see a Dr. Especially if you develop any deep pain (not just headache) around you brow or cheek bones. That could be a clear sign of a sinus infection.

(One little remedy that is not approved by the FDA is DMSO cream. You might find it at a health food store. Mostly I've found it at the hardware store. Just a tiny bit on your cheek bones may help. I won't tell all about it here because there is a lot to tell about this chemical. Make sure you have no other chemicals or creams on your hands when you apply it because those can be carried by the chemical into your bloodstream. It is wonderful how it works but can be dangerous if not used carefully. If you are interested in more information you can PM me on this.)

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