Dealing with a Sinus Infection: My Quest for Relief

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around personal experiences and remedies for dealing with a sinus infection and related cold symptoms. Participants share their ailments, suggest various treatments, and express sympathy for the original poster's condition.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants suggest various remedies including Nyquil, chicken broth, and Vick's Salve for relief from symptoms.
  • There are conflicting opinions on the use of vodka, with some arguing it dehydrates while others humorously suggest it as a remedy.
  • Several participants recommend increasing fluid intake, particularly fruit juices and herbal teas, to aid recovery.
  • Some mention the use of ginger root as a natural remedy to help clear sinuses.
  • There are humorous suggestions involving leeches and unconventional treatments like a coffee enema.
  • Participants express concern for the original poster's health and share personal anecdotes related to their experiences with similar illnesses.
  • One participant references studies regarding vitamin C and its effectiveness in treating colds, suggesting that it may not be beneficial.
  • Another participant mentions the importance of flu shots and their potential long-term health benefits.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the importance of hydration and rest, but there are multiple competing views on specific remedies and their effectiveness. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the best approach to treatment.

Contextual Notes

Some remedies suggested are based on personal experiences rather than scientific evidence. There is uncertainty regarding the efficacy of certain treatments, and some participants express differing opinions on the use of alcohol in recovery.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals experiencing similar symptoms, those interested in home remedies for colds and sinus infections, and readers looking for anecdotal advice on managing illness may find this discussion useful.

  • #121
Moonbear said:
But is the trade-off that all her joints will swell up and turn purple? :rolleyes:

Are you still sick today, Evo? *pours Nyquil and Near Beer into Evo's computer* That's supposed to be better than chicken soup. :approve: :smile:

Not MY chicken soup! It can cure a cold from 20 miles away! It has turnips, parsnips, celery root, carrots, cauliflower, and turnip tops. A combination like that will cure anything!

:)

Zz.
 
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  • #122
ZapperZ said:
Not MY chicken soup! It can cure a cold from 20 miles away! It has turnips, parsnips, celery root, carrots, cauliflower, and turnip tops. A combination like that will cure anything!

:)

Zz.
Mmmm...sounds yummy. I think I feel a sniffle coming on. :biggrin:
 
  • #123
ZapperZ said:
Not MY chicken soup! It can cure a cold from 20 miles away! It has turnips, parsnips, celery root, carrots, cauliflower, and turnip tops. A combination like that will cure anything!

:)

Zz.
Wait! I'll send you some of my habenero peppers. You can feel that fire surging through your skin! :-p I gave some to my neighbor, and he said they were about the hottest thing he'd ever tried. :biggrin: :cool: I have saved seeds for next season. :-p
 
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  • #124
I had made salsa this summer (inspired by you and turbo in the Food Thread) that ended up pretty wimpy, so I got a bunch of habanero peppers and roasted them and added them to it! I like spicy food, but that was above and beyond what I could tolerate. A few bites and I thought I was on fire. I ended up having to cheat and add tomato paste to it to cut the heat to tolerable levels, which defeated the purpose of fresh salsa. :rolleyes: I had a bit of the "stock" batch left though, and just made guacamole with it (it's my cheater version of guacamole where I just add salsa to avocado and mash it all together)...now that was tasty guacamole! I regretted it a bit the next day, but that was just the way to deal with the heat.

Anyway, yeah, habaneros will definitely clear up any sinus troubles!

And...*cough*...I repeat in case Zz didn't hear the first time...I think I feel a sniffle coming on. :biggrin:
 
  • #125
Evo said:
I'm sick! :cry:

I'm dying. Sore throat, lungs are filled, in pain. :cry: :cry: :cry:

I want sympathy, dammit!

I don't even know where this came from. :frown:
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Feel better soon.
Look on the bright side.
You're not on vacation 2000mi from home.
 
  • #126
Moonbear said:
I had made salsa this summer (inspired by you and turbo in the Food Thread) that ended up pretty wimpy, so I got a bunch of habanero peppers and roasted them and added them to it! I like spicy food, but that was above and beyond what I could tolerate. A few bites and I thought I was on fire. I ended up having to cheat and add tomato paste to it to cut the heat to tolerable levels, which defeated the purpose of fresh salsa. :rolleyes: I had a bit of the "stock" batch left though, and just made guacamole with it (it's my cheater version of guacamole where I just add salsa to avocado and mash it all together)...now that was tasty guacamole! I regretted it a bit the next day, but that was just the way to deal with the heat.

Anyway, yeah, habaneros will definitely clear up any sinus troubles!

And...*cough*...I repeat in case Zz didn't hear the first time...I think I feel a sniffle coming on. :biggrin:

You're welcome to come over anytime for the chicken soup, Moonbie. You know that! [I wonder if anyone has ever done a chicken soup party?]

As for the habanero, it and scotch bonnet peppers are two of the hottest peppers in the world - the other one that would be in the same category is the small Thai chilli peppers (chilli padi). So you certainly don't want to use even half as much as you think you need. When you make jerk chicken, you don't want to break the peppers at all during the marinating process or else the whole dish would kill a small child.

Zz.
 
  • #127
I like to chop or mince one of my habenero peppers and put it in soup. :smile:

I actually ate one of my Hot Portugal peppers - it felt like someone had kicked me in the stomach - then the fire erupted. :biggrin: Seriously, I didn't think it was going to be that hot.
 
  • #128
A chicken soup party sounds kinda fun actually, mostly because it's different. Good for a cold winter day! Or just a soup party...have everyone bring their favorite homemade soups, and put out a lot of small bowls so they can taste a little of each, and supply good, fresh bread to go with it. A nice luncheon type idea. If you wanted to get really fancy, you could even serve little finger sandwiches with it (soup and a sandwich).

I know a couple people who often skip dinner invitations because they're picky eaters (pretty much just eat really plain foods...they're the native West Virginians who pretty much just go for meat and potatoes type meals), but I bet a luncheon featuring soup and bread would be to their liking. Also good for the few tee-totalers who aren't into the cocktail party type idea.

I may have to do that this winter! :approve: Maybe in January when everyone is in the post-holiday, New Year's resolution diet mode, so won't want to go to any dinner parties and overeat. Soup would be perfect.