• HumanPenguin
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    22 hours ago

    but is still sold in the UK

    Saline has an effect. It’s minimal in the spray form. But any liquid that is safe can help a little. And at this time of year. Dehydration from fan heaters is a common cause.

    So I’m not surprised the crap is sold. Just remember, boiled water with a tiny bit of salt will do as well. Often better.

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      18 hours ago

      I had a dive instructor who recommended snorting a bit of seawater if your nose was blocked and you couldn’t equalise. I’m not sure that’s good advice given the general contents of the sea, but it certainly worked :)

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        4 hours ago

        That’s how you get brain eating bacteria.

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        10 hours ago

        The missus bought some salt specifically for saline rinse and they recommend not even using tap water in case it gives you an infection.

        Shudder to think what you might get from Skeggy seawater.

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        11 hours ago

        Yeah at least if you live to far from the sea. tip some salt in the loo.

        Just be sure not to flush first for the authentic experience.