congestion/mucus busters??? flight in less than 48 hours....

[T-Bird]

Hey all,

I got a severe sore throat on Friday and through the weekend. Finally that is over and now I have lots of congestion and mucus in my nose/sinus. In the morning, silly putty is coming out...(sorry for the TMI)

I have trouble with my ears when flying anyway, and a history of always getting ear infections when my sinus get infected, although so far I've avoided that.

If I can't get this under control by Thursday early AM, I'm going to have to take sudafed or something prior to the flight.

I haven't taken any meds for over 6 months now, and I really don't want to go back down that route.

I've heard figs are anti-mucus, so eating those.

Any suggestions?

[Moretta]

T-Bird hoping you feel better real soon.

[Revvell]

Get you some GSE. Dilute it muchly, then snort it. It's a natural anti-biotic with no side effects. Gargle and spit. Remember to dilute! 1-3 drops for a few ounces of water.

I use it in my bath as well.

Enjoy your flight.

[T-Bird]

what is this GSE you speak of and where would one obtain such???

[rawpreston]

Load up on citrus IMO. Fruit is very cleansing in general too.

[Revvell]

Grapefruit Seed Extract. Health food store. Expensive but lasts forever! Get the drops, not the tabs.


what is this GSE you speak of and where would one obtain such???

[rawpreston]

Oh yeah and the obvious: be sure to drink TONS of water and get as much rest/sleep as physically possible

[Eva]

Have you tried oil pulling!?! It's a FABULOUS way to get it all moving out... Info here (http://whereiseva.com/2008/06/03/oil-pulling-how-and-why/)- cheesy, but useful :).

[monkapotapus]

I've heard watermelon is great for breaking up mucous.