What are you mommas doing for congestion?

Question

I came down with a cold or some pretty bad allergies last week, and I had decided to try using Afin so I could get some sleep. I used it how it stated to on the bottle, but I suffered some god awful rebound congestion after I stopped.
Not only that, but I have very little sense of smell and taste (which I wouldn't be so concerned about, but upon reading other people's experiences is absolutely terrifying some don't get it back!)
What are you all doing during this cold/allergy season that's been helpful and harmless for you?

Answer

I diffuse eucalyptus and peppermint. I also have a roll on applicator with peppermint and lemon mixed with almond oil that I put on my temple and behind my ears. I'm going to make a rub soon with Shae butter and coconut oil with the oils to put on my chest.

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I use my Neti pot right before bed and it has been a life saver!!!! So glad my midwife suggested it!!!!

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Breathe Right strips have helped me a lot!

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The is the absolute worst, been taking sudafed and its seems to help the first hour or so... I now started having nose bleeds even though I use saline to keep it from getting dry:/

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Claratin for a week and a netty pot intermitally.

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Doc have me the ok for benadryl, claritin, and sudafed. I ended up having to go to the doctor when it didn't work for 2 rounds of antibiotic for a surprising ear infection.

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I have had HORRIBLE nasal congestion since getting pregnant and similarly suffered from rhinitis medicamentosa (congestion rebound). I gradually weaned myself off Sinex while implementing Flonase for a few nights. My nose is finally back to normal after 4 days of Flonase so I'm now off meds entirely.

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Zyrtec, Benadryl. Nasal saline sprays, Flonase. Humidifier.

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Saline nose spray and Vicks vaporub are magical. And no drugs!

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The dr told me to take the 12 hour Claritin D. Helps some but it's not doing the best. We are so limited on what we can take. A humidifier shld help some too

What are you mommas doing for congestion?

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