Smoking stogies and sinuses?

[mrreindeer]

I love the WaterNosePik...that's great Mike. Yeah, using the squeezebottle, I don't have the problem of late release.

My problem is, I don't really know if I'm inhaling or not. I don't think I am. I'm not turning green or or coughing so I guess I'm not. I'm not sure I even know how to inhale.

[chris45set]

Originally Posted by kansashat

I'm a prolific nose smoker & most of em make my sinus' open up & run more than clogging. I keep a box of tissues next to my smoking chair.

I "snork" with every pull, and it also makes my nose run.
I always have tissues handy.
This time of year is usually bad for my sinuses, but since I gave up the devil cigarettes, and don't inhale my cigars, this year is much better.

[smokehouse]

Some cigars close up my sinuses. I smoke more pipes than cigars and I my sinuses seem to always close up after I smoke English blends. Some other blends do close them up also.

Steam is a good way to open up the sinuses. Grab a some hot coffee or tea and hold the cup under your nose and suck in the steam and will open your sinuses up.

I blow the last 20% of smoke out my nose, and I know that dosen't help.

[macster]

I use the WaterPik with a Grossan sinus applicator and my mixture of saline solution (1 tsp. pure sea salt and 1/4 tsp baking soda to 16 oz. of distilled or pre-boiled water). There's also a company called SinuPulse that makes units and applicators.

I've had a long history of sinus problems and I sense that cigar smoking, which I am new to, doesn't help.

I use the WaterPik 1-2X per day and not only does it feel good (once you get used to it) it saves you from a lot of stuffiness and more importantly sinus infections.

I highly recommend for anyone with sinus difficulties.

[nozero]

Originally Posted by bigloo

Use a Neti pot before bed. Seriously. Washes all the shit away. I have bad sinus issues. I use rhino sprays at night and Zyrtec. This though works great as it washes away any residue that could become a problem. You can get them at walgreens:

http://www.walgreens.com/store/produ...id=prod2630220

It seems wierd to pour water through you nostrils but once you get used to it, you wont go to bed or smoke a cigar without using it. Hope this helps.

Wow, another Neti pot user! Me too! I use it whenever I can't clear my head any other way or when my soft palate gets dried out on the top side. Most people I tell about it look at me like I'm nuts, but that often happens anyway.

I also use OCEAN® Premium Saline Nasal Spray. I like it because it only contains salt and water and you can use it as often as you like. I've never had a problem with it and I can't say the same for Afrin. I was addicted to that crap for about five years, several years back.

[mrreindeer]

Originally Posted by smokehouse

Steam is a good way to open up the sinuses. Grab a some hot coffee or tea and hold the cup under your nose and suck in the steam and will open your sinuses up.

And if that don't work, get yerself a big 'ol tablespoon of the hottest horseradish ye can find!

[ucla695]

Originally Posted by macster

I use the WaterPik with a Grossan sinus applicator .

That's the one I use, but with his own product BreathEase. I'm glad to hear other people are doing it too. Do you ever have problems with the late release of water?

[macster]

Originally Posted by ucla695

That's the one I use, but with his own product BreathEase. I'm glad to hear other people are doing it too. Do you ever have problems with the late release of water?

Yeah, all the time, but only for 30 -40 min. after irrigating at most. I usually irrigate prior to my daily shower. A lot of the residual water in my sinuses usually will drain out while showering. When I get out I just bend forward and blow the remaining water into a tissue.

I have what is known as Samter's Syndrome which is a triad of severe aspirin/salicylate sensitivity, nasal and sinus polyps and asthma. I'm one of the lucky ones who does not have the asthma component. After I irrigate I spray a a couple of puffs of Flovent (a corticosteroid) from an inhaler container that an asthmatic would use into my nose. I have it fitted with a baby bottle nipple with the end cut off. works great to keep the polyps and blockages in cheack along with the irrigation.

I know a lot of info, but who knows it may help somebody out there!

[mrreindeer]

On a related note.....does anyone have constant itching inside their nose? I'm rubbing my nose ALL THE TIME. And it's not the cigars, I know that. It's gotta be allergies. I'm sure folks are thinking I'm some kind of coke fiend.

So I've been trying to be better about using the sinus rinse to get that under wraps so I don't have to go to the ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat doc).

Anyone have this problem too and is the saline rinse helpful?

[Pat1075]

I don't get plugged up from cigars but pipe tobaccos with a large amount of burleys will always get me plugged up.

[NickyTeen]

Originally Posted by mrreindeer

On a related note.....does anyone have constant itching inside their nose? I'm rubbing my nose ALL THE TIME. And it's not the cigars, I know that. It's gotta be allergies. I'm sure folks are thinking I'm some kind of coke fiend.

So I've been trying to be better about using the sinus rinse to get that under wraps so I don't have to go to the ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat doc).

Anyone have this problem too and is the saline rinse helpful?

I too often experience the itchy nose and occasional congestion. Doc tells me I don't have allergie's just allergie symptoms. I use a nasal rinse called neilmed (www.neilmed.com) It seems to help quite a bit and also makes nasal exhaling more enjoyable.

[mrreindeer]

yep, i've got the exact same thing...neilmed nasal rinse in the squeezy bottle, ok, i've just gotta get more religious with the thing, i'm lazy

[weak_link]

I just purchased a neti pot thanks to the advice in this thread.

[ucla695]

Originally Posted by macster

Yeah, all the time, but only for 30 -40 min. after irrigating at most. I usually irrigate prior to my daily shower. A lot of the residual water in my sinuses usually will drain out while showering. When I get out I just bend forward and blow the remaining water into a tissue.

I have what is known as Samter's Syndrome which is a triad of severe aspirin/salicylate sensitivity, nasal and sinus polyps and asthma. I'm one of the lucky ones who does not have the asthma component. After I irrigate I spray a a couple of puffs of Flovent (a corticosteroid) from an inhaler container that an asthmatic would use into my nose. I have it fitted with a baby bottle nipple with the end cut off. works great to keep the polyps and blockages in cheack along with the irrigation.

I know a lot of info, but who knows it may help somebody out there!

Ok. Glad it's normal for the water to flow like that.

Yikes. Well luckily you don't have the asthma component and it sounds like what you're doing is working. Thanks for sharing cuz you never know who else has something similar.

[mostholycerebus]

Originally Posted by bigloo

Use a Neti pot before bed. Seriously. Washes all the shit away. I have bad sinus issues. I use rhino sprays at night and Zyrtec. This though works great as it washes away any residue that could become a problem. You can get them at walgreens:

http://www.walgreens.com/store/produ...id=prod2630220

It seems wierd to pour water through you nostrils but once you get used to it, you wont go to bed or smoke a cigar without using it. Hope this helps.

My buddy uses these too. I think he's crazy, but he raves about how well they work. He doesn't do anything like every night, maybe once a week keeps him cleared up during allergy season.