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Sinus problems and hay fever

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Squiffy Mon 08-Mar-21 12:48:40

I use Sterimar saline spray when it's really bad. Recently, I've also bought Olbas spray, as opposed to the oil, which seems to help. Other than that, I've used Nasofed, Sinuforce and saline, which all come in pocket-sized sprays. They all help, but my sinuses seem to be a challenge too far for anything to permanently cure the issues!

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cornishpatsy Mon 08-Mar-21 11:46:50

Same here, I give in and take medication most days but would rather not thinking it cannot be good to take long term.

Before I go to sleep I put Vick up my nose, still not sure if it helps, by mid-afternoon I am taking Sinus meds.

I have tried nasal washes to stop the nasal drip but they only work for me at the time of using.

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GagaJo Mon 08-Mar-21 11:19:07

I have always had problems with my sinuses, it is a bit of an inherited thing, and other members of my family have the same thing. It is a very fine balancing act, trying to live with it, without constantly resorting to taking pills or using nasal sprays (which I used to use ALL the time, but have weaned myself off).

I also have hay fever, which with sinus problems isn't great.

Now it is warm, I am starting to wake up in the mornings completely congested, needing to take decongestants and pain killers for the ensuing headache. But I REALLY don't like taking painkillers every day. I can take an antihistimine before bed which helps a little, but not enough.

It's so uncomfortable and unpleasant. Has anyone got any tips?

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