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Originally Posted by Oscar's Mom Here's the deal. I have at least 6 sore throats a year that snowball into full blown sinus infection and bad bronchial infection with cough. My hubby said I need to go to an allergist...he thinks it may be allergies causing the drip that causes the sore throat that causes all the other crap. Do any of you suffer allergies and have these symptoms? The sore throat is the worst and lasts a couple of days. It is like blisters in my throat and very painful to swallow...also a low grade fever. Very aggravating actually...especially this time of the year! |
Before you think I'm just a whackjob, I am a yoga instructor. I also have allergies and daily I use a Neti Pot. Been using it now for two years, if I forget one morning, I feel the difference during the day. It is a genie lamp looking thing with a long narrow spout. You will with warm water and a special non-idozied salt, pour in one nostril and let run out the other. Then repeat for the other nostril. I know it sounds totally disgusting but takes all of 2 minutes and will really keep the sinus passages clean. Takes care of everything from allergies, helps relieve stuffiness during colds, and signifantly reduces post nasal drip. Do a goggle search on Neti Pot for more information.