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An update! I purchased a pack and I've had it on for 5 hours now. I think it's working. It isn't perfect, but I can actually get some air in, thank you. I trie

by kowlo 6y ago

An update! I purchased a pack and I've had it on for 5 hours now. I think it's working. It isn't perfect, but I can actually get some air in, thank you. I tried the neilmed sinuflo readyrinse a while ago but I couldn't ever get it to work properly as my nose was almost sealed shut! Maybe it will help now. The only trouble is I don't want to take it off now!

graeme 6y ago
Awesome, very pleased to hear it! For neilmed, you might try one of the higher flow crevices temporarily to dislodge stuff: https://www.amazon.com/Multi-Purpose-Saline-Spray-ounces/dp/B002GU64EI/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=Neilmed&qid=1611704367&sr=8-4 https://www.amazon.com/Multi-Purpose-Saline-Spray-ounces/dp/... For the breathe right, I can tell you my early experience: 1. I actually got hypocapnia: pins and needles in arms from excess ventilation. This just showed how unused my body was to proper airflow. My pulse o2 went up a couple percentage points and the hypocapnia went away fairly quickly. 2. My nose clogged up a bit temporarily, almost like it wasn’t used to the airflow. This went away. After a couple days 3. My nostrils started staying further apart when I didn’t have the strips on. I basically just resisted them collapsing inwards. So you may find after a few days use they lead to some improvements when not wearing them. I use them most when sleeping. You might also consider a sleep study, in case thus blockage has led to apnea or anything similar. Final thing: there is a device called a pulmonica, used to train the lungs. Believe I read reports from some people saying it improved congestion via vibration of the sinuses. I have not tried one extensively, but am currently evaluating. I’d consider my sinus congestion mostly managed now so can’t give feedback there. But as you seem to have a severe case it might be worth tracking down this lead.

by kowlo 6y ago

graeme 6y ago

Awesome, very pleased to hear it! For neilmed, you might try one of the higher flow crevices temporarily to dislodge stuff: https://www.amazon.com/Multi-Purpose-Saline-Spray-ounces/dp/B002GU64EI/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=Neilmed&qid=1611704367&sr=8-4 https://www.amazon.com/Multi-Purpose-Saline-Spray-ounces/dp/... For the breathe right, I can tell you my early experience: 1. I actually got hypocapnia: pins and needles in arms from excess ventilation. This just showed how unused my body was to proper airflow. My pulse o2 went up a couple percentage points and the hypocapnia went away fairly quickly. 2. My nose clogged up a bit temporarily, almost like it wasn’t used to the airflow. This went away. After a couple days 3. My nostrils started staying further apart when I didn’t have the strips on. I basically just resisted them collapsing inwards. So you may find after a few days use they lead to some improvements when not wearing them. I use them most when sleeping. You might also consider a sleep study, in case thus blockage has led to apnea or anything similar. Final thing: there is a device called a pulmonica, used to train the lungs. Believe I read reports from some people saying it improved congestion via vibration of the sinuses. I have not tried one extensively, but am currently evaluating. I’d consider my sinus congestion mostly managed now so can’t give feedback there. But as you seem to have a severe case it might be worth tracking down this lead.