Daffy D Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 I've been getting these sneezing fits. Not like a normal sneeze, this starts right up in the bridge of my nose and I can feel it coming. No matter what I do, pinch my nose, wiggle it about take gulps of air, whatever once I get this feeling up in my nose nothing will stop a succession of multiple sneezes, usually about 10 or so. Extensive Googling suggests its some sort of allergy but I've not been able to pin point any thing specific as a sneezing fit can catch me quite unawares at any time. I thought an Antihistamine nasal spray used at the onset of a fit might stop it but there does not seem to something like this available. I've tried normal nasal sprays but they are just for blocked nasal passages and the like and do not help. Thought I might try "Smelling Salts" as the strong smell might kill the urge to sneeze but seems Google translate does not work to well with "Smelling Salts" as local pharmacies have no Idea what I'm talking about. Thanks for listening ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkk6060 Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 You clean the aircon in your room? Filth, dirt, dust can accumulated and cause a similar reaction. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritsSikkink Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 Go see a doctor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANSIAM Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 Stay home and sneeze whatever you do during these times........could lead to very bad looks, brawls, verbal abuse etc. out in public sneezing your mask off your face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarFlungFalang Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 Mold spores are a common cause for me among about a million other things.The only thing that I find works to stop sneezing is to get three squares of tissue paper fold it in half then fold it until it can jam the two ends up my nose then breathe through my mouth.The tissue is mainly to soak up the snot if I have a runny nose but the not breathing through my nose is what stops the sneezes.Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumak Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 2 minutes ago, FarFlungFalang said: Mold spores are a common cause for me among about a million other things.The only thing that I find works to stop sneezing is to get three squares of tissue paper fold it in half then fold it until it can jam the two ends up my nose then breathe through my mouth.The tissue is mainly to soak up the snot if I have a runny nose but the not breathing through my nose is what stops the sneezes.Good luck. was that you walking through the mall the other day ? first thing i thought was " oh, another farang walking around with no shirt" ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daffy D Posted June 26, 2021 Author Share Posted June 26, 2021 28 minutes ago, bkk6060 said: You clean the aircon in your room? Filth, dirt, dust can accumulated and cause a similar reaction. Just recently had the aircons serviced. That didn't help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Daffy D Posted June 26, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 26, 2021 55 minutes ago, FritsSikkink said: Go see a doctor Geezz Why didn't I think of that? With all the Covid stuff going on I'm sure the doctor will only be too happy to make time for me. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daffy D Posted June 26, 2021 Author Share Posted June 26, 2021 45 minutes ago, CANSIAM said: Stay home and sneeze whatever you do during these times........could lead to very bad looks, brawls, verbal abuse etc. out in public sneezing your mask off your face. Luckily only happens at home, so far. ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzydom Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 This time of year ,I get a sneezing episode twice a day,one antihystomene tablet gives almost instant relief, I use Zyrtec tablets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daffy D Posted June 26, 2021 Author Share Posted June 26, 2021 31 minutes ago, FarFlungFalang said: Mold spores are a common cause for me among about a million other things.The only thing that I find works to stop sneezing is to get three squares of tissue paper fold it in half then fold it until it can jam the two ends up my nose then breathe through my mouth.The tissue is mainly to soak up the snot if I have a runny nose but the not breathing through my nose is what stops the sneezes.Good luck. Tried that, didn't work There is no snot as such just a some watery stuff comes out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlover Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 Yes, I get them sometimes. I have my sneezing fit then get on with my life. Stop fussing. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daffy D Posted June 26, 2021 Author Share Posted June 26, 2021 2 minutes ago, ozzydom said: This time of year ,I get a sneezing episode twice a day,one antihystomene tablet gives almost instant relief, I use Zyrtec tablets. My thinking is some sort of allergy. There is no time cycle to these sneezing fits, sometimes goes for weeks without one. Antihistamine tablets just drain all the energy out of me so don't want to be taking any on a regular basis just in case I might get a fit. That's why I was trying to get an antihistamine nasal spray that I could use only when needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daffy D Posted June 26, 2021 Author Share Posted June 26, 2021 2 minutes ago, Moonlover said: Yes, I get them sometimes. I have my sneezing fit then get on with my life. Stop fussing. You are a hero sir. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
internationalism Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 check for parasites, many of them in the tropics. just get cheap one over counter, with some advice from an experienced pharmacist. See, if there is reaction, change in symptoms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 I have sneezing fits every time I go from the dark indoors into the light outside. Probably dust. Weird thing is though, I cannot sneeze them out until I look at the sun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daffy D Posted June 26, 2021 Author Share Posted June 26, 2021 35 minutes ago, internationalism said: check for parasites, many of them in the tropics. just get cheap one over counter, with some advice from an experienced pharmacist. Didn't know you could get cheap parasites over the counter Solly couldn't it 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
internationalism Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 happy sneezing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frantick Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 Cialis? Whatever, just blow your nose with tissue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rookiescot Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 Do you have any plants in the house? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pseudorabies Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 Go to a 7-11 or pharmacy and buy one of those 500ml bottles of Klean-Care saline solution. Shove the nozzle into one nostril, lean over a sink and squeeze the bottle for all its worth. Repeat for the other nostril. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritsSikkink Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 5 hours ago, Daffy D said: Geezz Why didn't I think of that? With all the Covid stuff going on I'm sure the doctor will only be too happy to make time for me. I haven't got a problem to see a doctor during Covid, so wouldn't know why you can't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Monday Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 Your dwelling has mold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumak Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 Dust is what gets my sinuses messed up. I got the mrs. to start cleaning. allergies cleared right up 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henryford Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 11 hours ago, Moonlover said: Yes, I get them sometimes. I have my sneezing fit then get on with my life. Stop fussing. Me too. Not a big deal if it happens once or twice a week. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 Have you tried taking an antihistamine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KannikaP Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 11 hours ago, pseudorabies said: Go to a 7-11 or pharmacy and buy one of those 500ml bottles of Klean-Care saline solution. Shove the nozzle into one nostril, lean over a sink and squeeze the bottle for all its worth. Repeat for the other nostril. And when used up, salt & bicarb 4:1 back in the bottle....nasal irrigation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daffy D Posted June 27, 2021 Author Share Posted June 27, 2021 37 minutes ago, Sheryl said: Have you tried taking an antihistamine? As I said in an earlier post antihistamine knocks all the strength out of me for at least a day, so don't like to take any pills. Also these sneezing fits don't happen on any sort of regular basis, sometimes have a couple a day and then again nothing for several weeks. Could not take daily antihistamine just in case, I would never have the energy to get out of bed. I was thinking of an antihistamine nasal spray that I could just use when I feel the onset of an attack. Have tried some local chemists but they don't have anything like that. Regular nasal sprays are for blocked or runny nose and they don't help at all. At the onset of an attack I can feel a sort of itching right up in the bridge of my nose which lasts for several seconds before the sneezing actually starts and once started nothing will not stop till I've had about 10 really strong sneezes. I thought something like strong smelling salts to sniff up my nose as soon as the itching starts might kill the urge to actually sneeze but again local chemists don't seem to know anything about "Smelling Salts" Is there a Thai name for "Smelling Salts" that a pharmacist would understand? Sneezy Daffy ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daffy D Posted June 27, 2021 Author Share Posted June 27, 2021 12 hours ago, pseudorabies said: Go to a 7-11 or pharmacy and buy one of those 500ml bottles of Klean-Care saline solution. Shove the nozzle into one nostril, lean over a sink and squeeze the bottle for all its worth. Repeat for the other nostril. Tried that but still does not stop the sneezing attacks ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daffy D Posted June 27, 2021 Author Share Posted June 27, 2021 11 hours ago, FritsSikkink said: I haven't got a problem to see a doctor during Covid, so wouldn't know why you can't You are quite right but unless I have an actual sneezing fit while in his office he could not give any more advice than I'm getting here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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