I'm back. Somehow - Need some advise if poss please

[crisdean]

Hey guys,

I'm back and am hugely pissed I think I might have found the reason why I couldn't smell/taste ciagrs.

I was allergic to dust and got treatment for that years ago. However, my nose still felt somewhat slightly blocked. Went to an ENT and he couldn't find anything wrong with my nose or whatever.

That's one of the reasons why I'm not able to exhale smoke through my nose. Don't know what's causing it but I'm fed up as breathing through the nose is equally important while running or cycling.

I'm somwhat desperate and want my breathing quality back. Has anyone had a similar problem? Don't know what to do/try next

Cheers guys

[ctrl]

what about those strange brething strip plasters you can get for sporting/snoring
supposed to hold the nostrels open I think....might be worth a short

How about swimming without nose clips..bit of clorine up the nose is always good for the sinus's lol

I have bad sinus troubles, have had to have them scraped a few times started after a bike accident years ago....they still bleed every now and then..not pretty, but most of the time they are ok, but always feel a little ... gummed up

[r0lan6]

Sorry to hear about this. I would advice you to always seek a second opinion. This is not to say the first diagnosis is wrong, just to provide possibly another view point as to treatment options. Keep us posted.

[daverave999]

I keep harping on about these, but have you tried a neti pot? Also, have you considered you might have hayfever or some other allergy?

[crisdean]

I keep harping on about these, but have you tried a neti pot? Also, have you considered you might have hayfever or some other allergy?

I had an allergy but even then it wasn't quite right if I remember correctly. It's just a pain down the backside if you want to enjoy a cigar etc. and can't!

Well will speak to my GP about this and hope that we'll find a solution to this.

[Son of Cigarsmoke]

Hi Cris, ive allways had trouble breathing through my noes due to incorect bone structure, its not easy for me to breath through it so i dont bother lol, i can still smell things ok though, have you considerd surgery?

[cj121]

I keep harping on about these, but have you tried a neti pot? Also, have you considered you might have hayfever or some other allergy?

Not heard you go on about these before Dave.

Wow, have you had a go at the in one and out the other technique yet. It sounds hard to do.

[daverave999]

Wow, have you had a go at the in one and out the other technique yet. It sounds hard to do.

The string or the water? I've been doing the salt water for years now and it's not dissimilar to swimming underwater. People assume it's unpleasant but I find it very relaxing. If I have a cold I get the runny nose and the fever but not the week of being blocked up after. I'd recommend it to anyone.

I do have a sutra neti cord but I've only tried it a couple of times with not much success yet.

[crisdean]

Hi Cris, ive allways had trouble breathing through my noes due to incorect bone structure, its not easy for me to breath through it so i dont bother lol, i can still smell things ok though, have you considerd surgery?

No no surgery for me tbh. Will try other methods first. It must be possible. Will try if I can smell some mini cigars aka Wintermans after my cold. Bit desperate tho

[Son of Cigarsmoke]

Well i hope everything works out ok for you, i find airwaves chewing gum clears your head out so might help your cold anyways.

[crisdean]

Guys I brought myself Vicks special nasal spray and can clearly feel an improvement after 1 day in. Will try the bottle and see if that works. Cross your fingers please! Will get a pack of Henri Wintermans today and test them.

[Son of Cigarsmoke]

Nice one mate! i hope it works out for you!