Use of Vicks or saline spray and ENT
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Hi , as anyone used Vicks or olbas inhalers to try to cure blocked sinuses and eustachian tubes ? I noticed that if i chewed (which opens the tubes) and inhaled Vicks i seemed to get a menthol blast to the ears.Can this be bad for the ears ? I have tried something similiar with saline spray - to get the spray direct to the tubes thru the nose. I am not entirely sure if this is working or not.......my ears do seem to be improving. and the tinnitus seems a bit better too, but am a bit concerned of any negatives effects
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Abracadabra0 mark28147
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hi mark, I don't suppose you saw this on motivational doc? I follow him on Facebook and he posted something on this yesterday. I dont get tinnitus but I have started following this site after a double ear infection which has left me with 2 blocked ears and an increasingly stiff neck, shoulders and upper back (probably from being so uptight about the feeling in my ears which is flaring up my health anxiety!). I have tried sniffing olbus oil today and feel slightly better but I'm just walking to the shops as we speak to get some menthol chewing gum because I thought the combination of chewing and menthol might help.
mark28147 Abracadabra0
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No had not seen it. Vicks is definately a fab product that works (but beware buying rip offs of it on Amazon that come from India and dont work) anf i have been putting it on my top lip to help keep my sinusus clear overnight. Let me know gemscott how you get on.
Abracadabra0 mark28147
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That's a coincidence, it was added to his Facebook page last night about trying it for tinnitus. he posts all sorts of health related things which I find quite useful- advice on sleeping positions for different issues, self help techniques involving pressure points and stretches etc. its worth a look for general health help if you're on Facebook or he's on YouTube. I've just been chewing some strong menthol chewing gum for half and hour and it generally feels a bit less blocked in my ears. my ear blocked feeling comes and goes throughout the day so it's hard to say for sure that it's related but I'll keep trying it and also get some Vick's to try at night
judi44826 mark28147
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yes i keep vicks next to the bed at wirk and in the car great for allergies
michael11955 mark28147
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I've used Olbas oil & similar products & they work only for a very short time.I think it's just the menthol that gives the tubes a bit of a kick.After three years several xrays & MRI's I've still not got a diagnosis of why I have huge pressure in my head & ears.
Thankfully no pain,just immense pressure.