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I used to get sinus headaches multiple times a week, had constant drainage down my throat, and often could not breath through my nose. And I thought that was normal because life is suffering? Then a doctor said, "why don't you just try a couple antihistamines."
Now I can breath? Headaches are a rarity?? I'm allowed to live like this???
Glad to enjoy Spring to the fullest now.
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lifelong allergy & chronic sinus infections sufferer here. as far as meds go, different things work for different people, but whatever you do, you must do it every single day!!! even if you aren't experiencing symptoms!!!! if you give histamines an inch, they will take a mile.
personally i take daily loratadine/claritin and supplement that with benadryl during peak pollen times. i also swear by saline sinus rinses!! when you are really stuffy, you can do them twice a day but don't do that for long - rinsing too often can cause irritation in your nasal passage. try to work them into your routine every few days to keep things flushed out without overdoing it :) just be sure to use purified water.
i am a nasal spray hater - my life would probably be easier if i wasn't but oh well. if you can tolerate nasal sprays, fluticasone propionate/flonase can be great. azelastine/astepro is a non-steroidal option that can also be used along side the flonase if you have to. steer clear of oxymetazoline/afrin, as that can easily fuck you up.
best of luck!!
Mar 22, 2025
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I was such a neti pot denier for years I was like I am not waterboarding myself with a teapot thatās fucking stupid sorry !!! And then during a particularly bad wave of chronic health issues I recently purchased one again and let it sit on my counter unopened until finally reaching for it in a moment of desperation and I take back everything I said Neti pot is love neti pot is life. I had such a bad allergy day I was so close to sending a āhey sorry I have to bail the trees are trying to kill me :(ā text after trying: 1. Allegra 2. Claritin 3. prescription strength Flonase 4. Cromolyn sodium otc mast cell stabilizing spray (I actually do think this helped but not enough) 5. Querectin 6. Just plain fucking DayQuil. Decided to try the neti pot in the shower in one final attempt to rally (hot shower honestly prob helped too. Gotta get the pollen off of you asAl) and instantly the throat tickle went away and my eyes started itching less and body got less icky feeling and energy came back. So yea neti pot gang til I die also donāt do it too many times just a little rinse or two in each nostril will do the trick bc I started going overboard since then and I think I got some water trapped in a ear canal now maybe. And use distilled/bottle water and yea rebuke the pollennnn baby. O also next season get some local honey and eat a teaspoon every day leading up to allergy season unless youāre like me and forget every year
Mar 23, 2025
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for some reason my allergy season is turning into an allergy year so to avoid getting ADDICTED like literally addicted to decongestants this year Iāve decided to use saline sprays instead. They donāt have that sweet sweet insta relief but Iāve been using it for a while now and it just flushes all the bad shit out your nose and stops you from feeling like youāre suffocating šš I enjoy recommending the most boring shit on here hahaha
Feb 9, 2024
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Alright y'all, standards have gotten a little lax around here and rec quality has taken a dip (I'm including myself in this). Here are some pointers for High Rec Standards.
ANATOMY OF A REC:
TITLEāThis is the rec or recommendations. This is NOT a lead in. Type exactly what you're recommending here. What appears in the Title should finish this sentence, "I recommend _____."
BODYāThis supports the rec and anything goes. Supporting statements, supporting essays, additional recs, you can get silly, you can pontificate. You can do anything you want. Except putting the main rec down here. Where does it go? That's right. In the Title š
IMAGEāNo rules. Add one to preference. It can be relevant or a non sequitur.
LINKāI highly recommend links but it's not as important as the Title or Body. If you are recommending something that has an online presence (music, movies, websites, products, etc.), Piffies want to click on it immediately. Don't make us google. Be kind a leave a link.
EMOJIāNo rules. Express yourself.
ANTI-RECS:
They exist and they are valid recs. "Anti-Rec: _____" clearly communicates this is something best avoided. But a better way format this type of Rec is to use a modifier or verb that flows with "I recommend _____." Ex. I recommend... Not Eating Tacks, Avoiding Area X, Leaving Off the Anchovies, etc.ā(Formatting Anti-Recs this way first recommended by tyler the Creator)
ANATOMY OF AN ASK:
TITLEāThis is the question or topic of the Ask. Asks can solicit advice or start a discussion. You have some flexibility here because the Ask is expected to be expounded upon in the body if it needs more context. Just be clear. Again, this is not a lead in. Be direct and ask the question or state the topic.
BODYāProvide more context. Narrow the recommendation field. Add relevant links. Remember, the Ask goes in the Title š
EMOJIāNo rules. Express yourself.
ANSWERING AN ASKāRecs on Asks can break style as dictated by the Ask. If the Ask is looking for Recs, give Recs following style. If it's asking for opinions, give your opinion. Asking for links? Give links! Respond however you would respond some someone IRL. Asks start a conversation so you can be more conversational. But keep in mind that these Recs will appear in the main feed. So where you can maintain Rec style, do so.
Example: WHATāS YOUR CURRENT LETTERBOXD TOP 4?
A response to this with High Rec Standards would look something like this:
TITLEāLists your current Letterboxd top 4. You are recommending these four movies.
BODYāFree reign here. Drop your Letterboxd @. Talk about the movies. Make a quip. Emoji. Relevant links. Nothing.
IMAGEāOptional. Screenshot of your top four. Frame from a movie. Dealer's choice.
LINKāAdd your Letterboxd profile only if you want to be found.
EMOJIāWhatever. But it'd be nice if it was relevant.
DISCLAIMER:
This is a living community document! These are only my recommendations for a foundation. Debate and Discussion of proper style are Encouraged. Any editions and changes to the PI.FYI STYLE GUIDE will be notated with attribution.
Changelog:
07.26.2024āClarified a Rec is not limited to one recommendation. Recs can recommend multiple things. Thanks to shegoestoanotherschool for identifying the issue. / Added guidance for Anti-Rec format.
02.11.2025āMoved SpongeBob Bubble Blowing Technique video link from the top level into the body ("some pointers") so the embed wouldn't override the High Quality instructional graphic.
Jul 25, 2024
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This combo has just been here the whole time?!
Feb 6, 2025
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i will eat one every day i do not give a fuck anymore
Jan 30, 2024