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EeOh1 · 09-06-2003, 07:14 PM

I have a stuffy nose - a combination of a cold, allergies, and a sinus infection. I'm actually getting better thanks to antibiotics, but has anyone heard of any of those do-it-at-home remedy deals that you'd think would never work. Some lady told me that rubbing mayo on my calfs would rid me of my stuffy nose, but I had to do it every ten minutes until it wore off. She also suggested lemon juice on my shins. No joke. I tried the mayo on my calfs once...and then decided to do it every ten minutes would mean I'd have less mayo for my turkey sandwhiches and quit.

So, self-help remedies? Any that work? Especially for a clogged nose?

On an unrelated note, Afrin is a miracle drug.

Nimbletoe · 09-07-2003, 07:15 AM

Taking a really hot shower with a lot of steam really helps for awhile with me.

yournamehere · 09-08-2003, 10:31 AM

You only <i>think</i> the antibiotics are helping. The common cold is caused by a virus, while antibiotics only work on bacterial infections. Sure - if you <i>truly</i> have a sinus infection, the antibiotics might be helping - but they'll do nothing for a cold or allergies.

Get lots of rest - you'll feel better in 7-10 days. Good luck - currently, I'm in the middle of day 2 of a bad cold

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09-06-2003, 07:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
EeOh1 Crazy	Stuffy Nose I have a stuffy nose - a combination of a cold, allergies, and a sinus infection. I'm actually getting better thanks to antibiotics, but has anyone heard of any of those do-it-at-home remedy deals that you'd think would never work. Some lady told me that rubbing mayo on my calfs would rid me of my stuffy nose, but I had to do it every ten minutes until it wore off. She also suggested lemon juice on my shins. No joke. I tried the mayo on my calfs once...and then decided to do it every ten minutes would mean I'd have less mayo for my turkey sandwhiches and quit. So, self-help remedies? Any that work? Especially for a clogged nose? On an unrelated note, Afrin is a miracle drug.

09-08-2003, 10:31 AM	#3 (permalink)
yournamehere Invisible Location: tentative, at best	You only <i>think</i> the antibiotics are helping. The common cold is caused by a virus, while antibiotics only work on bacterial infections. Sure - if you <i>truly</i> have a sinus infection, the antibiotics might be helping - but they'll do nothing for a cold or allergies. Get lots of rest - you'll feel better in 7-10 days. Good luck - currently, I'm in the middle of day 2 of a bad cold . __________________ If you want to avoid 95% of internet spelling errors: "If your ridiculous pants are too loose, you're definitely going to lose them. Tell your two loser friends over there that they're going to lose theirs, too." It won't hurt your fashion sense, either.

09-07-2003, 07:15 AM	#2 (permalink)
Nimbletoe Junkie Location: Michigan	Taking a really hot shower with a lot of steam really helps for awhile with me.