Posted by TexasRVer on September 28, 2008, at 22:39:11
In reply to Re: Emsam---allergies/sinus/congestion » bulldog2, posted by Phillipa on September 27, 2008, at 19:25:18
Thanks for all the responses. I am back on-line after being off for a few days so will respond to everybody's post at once.
I have been doing a nasal flush about 3X/day. It definitely helps clear the stuff out.
The internist said to get the Mucinex. I know from past experience it is wonderful. However, it is an expectorant---thins the secretions so they can be coughed up. I got it, but the pharmacist said it would not help. But, if it thins out the junk in the lungs, why wouldn't do the same for the sinuses??? I have a cousin that is a doc and I will call him tomorrow and ask his opinion.
I got one of the Vicks inhaler thingys this evening. I have never been able to see that they helped, but at least it smells good (LOL)
I am finally getting better. We were out of town for a couple of days and the infection, etc. was better, but we were at a high altitude (8000 ft) and I really had trouble breathing. Last night I did not cough at all. We got home about 2 PM today and I have already started coughing again (8:40 now). Tomorrow we are leaving again and I will stay gone for a few days and see if it helps.I am really tired of it all. I was looking forward to a good night's sleep without coughing!
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