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Em_Adespoton t1_j16ky0m wrote

Step one: get a saline spray (just salt water) and spray it down your nose until you feel it running down your throat; do this after each meal.

Next, get some lip balm and put it on the raw parts of your nose.

Third, take a tissue and twist it into a snake. Jam each end in a nostril. Replace as needed.

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stopsignforwalruses t1_j18v8z3 wrote

I use Vaseline or aquafore instead of lip balm. And for the future, when I’m sick I try to put it on my nose 3 times a day to prevent any pain. (I also splurge for the tissue with lotion just in case)

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BennetSisterNumber6 t1_j19ae8p wrote

This. Then when you blow your nose, you wipe the Vaseline off your nostrils instead of your skin. Reapply right after blowing. Best to use qtips to apply if you can, to avoid dipping into the pot and introducing bacteria.

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maybemaybo t1_j16oqnt wrote

I use a product called sudocrem instead of lipbalm. Works amazing.

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nettles_huffypuff t1_j18mvg8 wrote

There is also saline gel which can be helpful. But definitely second the stuff with tissue (if you don’t care how you look or can wear a mask!)

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