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Daily discussion thread: 🐨 Saturday, May 25, 2024 (self.melbourne)

submitted 5 months ago by Seagoon_ to c/melbourne

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[–] melbaboutown 3 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 children)

I used to lie on my back with my chin tilted up until I felt a tiny bit of drainage/a crackle. Lie on my side with my head at a slightly weird angle to try and get the same. Press between my eyebrows while pushing my tongue against the roof of my mouth for 20-30 seconds, then let go. Tap gently between my eyebrows and the spaces beside my nose where the sinus cavities are (or the sides of the bridge of my nose).

Eustachian tube massage can help a little too. This one is designed for ear infections but the ear nose and throat are connected, and getting one moving can help the others drain.

I can't handle spice but that might help if you can. Perhaps a little cayenne pepper in some hot soup.

And I had a lot of hot tea and paracetamol for the aches. If you can eat honey some of that in the tea might soothe your throat from the post-nasal drip and maybe be a bit antibacterial

[–] imoldgreeeg 3 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I picked up some honey and eucalyptus drops at the market today and they are pretty good. Thanks for the ideas

[–] melbaboutown 2 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Np. Also if nothing else is working you can try Nasonex spray or the GP can prescribe Dymista. Just be warned using antihistamines or sprays too long can cause rebound congestion

[–] Pilk 2 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Dymista is now available without a prescription I believe

[–] PeelerSheila 2 points 5 months ago

Can confirm, got it without prescription last year, was available at chemist warehouse for about $30.