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submitted 4 months ago by venusaur@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

I’m guessing it’s from dry air god me but even with humidifier I always have to blow my nose a bunch of times in the morning. Sometimes my lungs feel tight for a while after waking up. This happen to anybody else? Why does it happen for you?

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[-] ToffeeIsForClosers@lemmy.world 11 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

I have nasal congestion due to allergies every morning so here’s some advice that might help you.

You can try a Neti pot morning and night. The NeilMed ones at Costco pharmacies are good.

Use distilled water or boil your own for 1-3 minutes depending on the elevation in the area.

Once the packets run out you can measure 1/8 tsp baking soda, 1/8 to 1/4 tsp non-iodized salt (e.g. sea salt).

For prescriptions, Omnaris might work for you too. Gets things moving and doesn’t have the congestive rebound effect that over-the-counter nasal decongestants do.

All the other advice about controlling allergens is on point too. You can try an anti-histamine (e.g. Aerius) for a week to see if your congestion goes away but allergy meds dry you out a bit by design and gum you up so maybe this won’t have the effect you’re seeking.

You can get a sleep study for apnea but I’d say only if you’ve had actual fatigue related symptoms, not just what you’ve described here.

You could get a breath test for your lungs. Maybe there’s mold at your place. That tightness should be enough reason to get checked out, tbh.

Best of luck!

[-] venusaur@lemmy.world 3 points 4 months ago

Really appreciate Kate all the advice! I’ll try/look into these. The tightness is more like my lungs are really tired and I have to wake them up so they feel heavy.

[-] ToffeeIsForClosers@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago

Sounds like asthma or walking pneumonia even, but I’m no doctor. I recommend getting checked out.

[-] venusaur@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago

damn walking pneumonia. i don't think it's that bad, but i'll tell my doctor next time i see them. i do have an inhaler but don't really have asthma.

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