Nasal Discomfort

Crushed, or any ice that is chewed, tho’ I like to do that as well, can damage the roots of your teeth!! I mix juice with water, and put it in freezer, the. When it’s frozen, smash it so it becomes crushed ice 😏😊.. good stuff but I DO NOT chew on the ice any more! 🙃🥲😞

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yes it does Melissa .. the barrier is that I am in RECOVERY, and
many of the OTC meds have adddictive ingredients in them !!
I just use a serious amount of PUFFS Tissues.. Regards, Gaye

Gaye, I'm glad to hear you're in recovery! That's not easy. I did a little searching and I found this guide that breaks down what ingredients are in different medications, along with potential alternatives for folks in recovery.

https://ortc.care/medication-guide-for-people-in-recovery/

From a COPD perspective, Mucinex is used very frequently around here. It thins mucus, so it might make your nose run a bit more, but can help with getting up phlegm.

It comes in different forms so be careful about checking the labels. I do know that you can get tablets of *just* guaifenesin, which is "safe" (free of stimulants). I have to avoid many ingredients as well because of other medications, so when I get sick, I take guaifenesin and Tylenol.


You can also ask the pharmacist to help you pick out medications. That's a normal part of their job.

Thanks for your honesty. Keep going, one day at a time. <3 -Melissa, team member