Posted by Racer on May 28, 2005, at 13:45:46
In reply to Re: coke nose, brain damage...? » AMD, posted by Larry Hoover on May 27, 2005, at 22:47:56
I have Terrible Nose Yucks this time of year: it feels as though I have to blow my nose frequently, but no amount of blowing helps; my nose feels clogged; etc. I finally had to end my years of denial: I have Allergies.
I've found a lot of relief from two things: saline nasal spray, AND LEAVING MY NOSE ALONE! The saline spray helps moisturize the nasal passages -- used, at most, once a day -- and leaving it along keeps me from aggravating the problems.
There's no question, it's easy to get kinda obsessive about this sort of thing, AMD, because your nose is -- well, it's in the middle of your face and you breathe through it. But the two best things you can do about it all are follow Larry's advice about That First Drink, and learn to keep your hands away from your nose.
Hope that helps.
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