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In reply to the discussion: DUers: join the fight against coronavirus [View all]KY_EnviroGuy
(14,491 posts)38. Keep our airways moisturized and flushed.
Last edited Thu Mar 12, 2020, 09:15 AM - Edit history (1)
Airway moisturizing and cleansing:1. Because household humidity is typically lower than desirable in the winter, I like to use the bottles of inexpensive nasal saline spray to moisten my sinuses and nasal cavities. This assists our system to expel dust, germs and viruses by thinning the mucus. Those things saved my butt many times during my days of busy air travel where the air is extremely dry.
2. Periodic use of a netti pot or rubber syringe to irrigate our sinuses and nasal cavities can rid our mucus system of infectious germs and irritants. I use a baby ear syringe and a homemade saline solution recommended by my ENT specialist.
3. Deep breathing during a hot shower can help us clear thickened mucus from our bronchial system and lungs. We also use just a pot of steamy water on the stove, or a Vicks brand personal vaporizer ($30 at drugstores) that works really well.
Note that these are the methods I've used for many years and may or may not work for you. If in doubt, consult an ENT doctor.
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Posted this earlier...A reminder to those stocking up NOW in response to COVID-19...
hlthe2b
Mar 2020
#1
Take some gloves (either latex, nitrile or common garden gloves) in the car & don
hlthe2b
Mar 2020
#5
Spraying my sidewalk with cleaner and using a brush. I spray my mail box daily, my garbage can,
58Sunliner
Mar 2020
#3
Thanks. I feel OC. I am also worried, which is why I am seriously stocking up.
58Sunliner
Mar 2020
#8
I bought a Homesoap. My nephew is a chemist at the CDC in Atlanta. He has raved about the Phonesoap
Native
Mar 2020
#12
I literally just received an email from King Soopers (Krogers) CEO on their activities
hlthe2b
Mar 2020
#14
I think a whole group would actually be better, rather than one long huge thread that
WhiskeyGrinder
Mar 2020
#15