posted 08-04-2003 06:33 PM            

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Originally posted by mlgable:
You need to keep your nasal passages lubricated by using vaseline aka petroleum jelly in the nares several times a day. Also be sure to use a saline nasal spray to help keep things moist. If you use both of these several times a day it will definately help. Also be sure you house has plenty of humidity to by use a humidifier if necessary. Just because you have air conditioning doesn't mean you have enough humidity.

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I've never had this problem before. Here it's unbelievably humid, to the extent of being unbearable.
My room is the only air conditioned area of the house. All other areas have the hightest amount of humidity you could ever imagine.
I do have saline spray somewhere, or at least I used to for the rare occasion when I needed it for other reasons. How long will this last? I know it;s hard to say since I'm not entirely sure of the cause. I just don't want to have to depend on the saline etc for relief for long periods of time.

posted 08-04-2003 08:13 PM            

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Originally posted by mlgable:
The saline is not habit forming and you can use it forever without any problems. The vaseline is also something you can use forever too. Until you get your nares free of the crusts you have they most likely won't heal. Use the vaseline and saline spray. If you have had your saline spray for quite a while pitch it and buy a new bottle or make your own after you thoroughly clean the current container.

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I realize that the saline is not habit forming. I was just concerned b/c this pretty much came out of nowhere. If I use the saline etc, how long will it take to heal? It should eventually go back to normal, right?

I had a saline nasal spray before. I also have saline solution for my contacts. So obtaining the solution it won't be a problem. If I still have the container for the nasal spray, I'll thoroughly wash it before filling it.

Thanks again.