Smoking stogies and sinuses?

[lenguamor]

Originally Posted by TonySmith

I've always had sinus problems. I don't think smoking cigars have made them worse.

Ditto.

I have had 9 sinus surgeries (NOT exaggerating!) and had sinus issues all my life; still get a sinus infection or two per year. I use Flonase and Zyrtec, and occasionally Afrin to sleep.

But I've never had cigar smoke exacerbate my sinus problems, except when rolling smoke out through my nose when the cigar is excessively spicy, or if the smoke is too hot. Then I do get some swelling/congestion, although it doesn't last long at all - an hour or so.

Cigarette smoke, on the other hand - just being around it a little while makes me miserable, and prolonged exposure to the acrid crap makes me miserable for days.

[lenguamor]

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?

These help when you're on the run.

[mrreindeer]

Thanks for that!

[sjnovakovich]

I've had sinus issues for as long as I can remember. I've tried Nasonex, Zyrtec, Claritin, everything you can think of. I finally gave up and figured that I would just have to live with my difficulties. My colleague told me about the Netipot. Last week, while in the drugstore, I accidently happened upon a Neilmed display of Netipots and sinus rinse bottles. I thought I'd give the latter a try. I positively can not believe what it has done for me! My sense of smell is more acute. Cigars and and food taste so much better. Best of all, I am now sleeping through the night instead of waking up because I'm stuffed up.

Anyone with sinus issues MUST give this a try. It has worked miracles for me.

[mrreindeer]

Awesome! Alright, alright, I'm going to do this more often than I do. How often are you using it?

[sjnovakovich]

Originally Posted by mrreindeer

Awesome! Alright, alright, I'm going to do this more often than I do. How often are you using it?

I started with morning and night. Then went to once/day, now I do it every other day.

Steve

[Misha]

I just load a small water bottle (with sportscap) up with a funnel, grind some sea salt in it and pour some luke warm water in it.
Instant DIY nasal wash. Plus sometimes (when its too congested) it allows me to force the water through (squeeze the bottle).

To solve the water coming out of the nose, I usually bend forward after the wash (move head to toes) a few times, and do like one or two "sweeps" (move had to toes in a rapid movement by bending over). That solves the most.
And I carry a tissue.


I got operated on my sinuses last year due to clogging/infection/inflammation/chronic headaches, but the NET-doctor said there was no problem in me smoking cigars, a few days after surgery... Ok, so I did not actually smoke any till like two/three weeks later but still.

[macster]

Originally Posted by sjnovakovich

I've had sinus issues for as long as I can remember. I've tried Nasonex, Zyrtec, Claritin, everything you can think of. I finally gave up and figured that I would just have to live with my difficulties. My colleague told me about the Netipot. Last week, while in the drugstore, I accidently happened upon a Neilmed display of Netipots and sinus rinse bottles. I thought I'd give the latter a try. I positively can not believe what it has done for me! My sense of smell is more acute. Cigars and and food taste so much better. Best of all, I am now sleeping through the night instead of waking up because I'm stuffed up.

Anyone with sinus issues MUST give this a try. It has worked miracles for me.

There ya go!!

The irrigation if done regularly will do wonders for your sinuses!!.