Keeping It Moist

[7574EVER]

I know that I've seen a thread on this subject before; but, can't find it in a search. So, I'm hoping that all you guys be willing to share your advice again.

My sinuses have been acting up lately and they were at their all time worst while I was in Dallas for the Eagle interview. As soon as I got back home the irritation subsided to a "normal" level. I think it probably had to do with the dryness of Dallas itself as well as my hotel room. If my room is that dry in training (and on overnights) I'm going to be miserable.

Like I said. I know that I've seen a thread before with people posting how to make their makeshift humidifier using the ice bucket, towels, air conditioning etc. I'm trying to look for the cheap easy option rather than having to buy a humidifier for the room and lugging it around to training and on trips. So, hopefully everyone will be willing to share whatever it is they do.

Nasal spray only gets you so far. Plus I don't think it looks too good to the passengers when one of the pilots is constantly sniffing something up their nose.

 

[g-code]

I just give myself the ol' Indian hand shake.......oh wait sinuses...

 

[Rally]

Man I really like you and the help you've given me but really....Ky-warming lubricant?

 

[Rally]

Seriously,

Have you tried nasal flushes?

Second is your skin dry too if it is try taking essential fatty acids (fish oil etc) in large amounts. Obviously stay hydrated.

 

[7574EVER]

Seriously,

Have you tried nasal flushes?

Second is your skin dry too if it is try taking essential fatty acids (fish oil etc) in large amounts. Obviously stay hydrated.

I have tried the nasal flushes; but, not the fish oil. My skin is in fact dry as well. I'll have to give it a try...it certainly can't hurt. Thanks for the tip!

BTW...What's the latest on the status of your Eagle app? Did you finally get that stuff sorted out and get it to go through?

 

[Rally]

No I have unfortuately and they were my first pick. I have interview offers with 4 other regionals though.

 

[7574EVER]

No I have unfortuately and they were my first pick. I have interview offers with 4 other regionals though.

Wow. What did Kathy have to say about it when you called her? I'm very surprised that it couldn't be sorted out. Good luck with the other interviews though!

 

[Nixon]

Fill the ice bucket with water. Put it on the air conditioner. Put a damp towel partially in the bucket, with the rest draped out over the air conditioner vent. Keep the bucket full of water. Voila, instant and free humidifier.

 

[LowlyPropCapt]

Best Thread Title... Ever!

Winter time can be a beeyoch on the sinuses with all that dry heat. I never have found a good solution. Good luck.

 

[XPOO]

You have to be the first person I have ever heard say that Dallas was dry, as if it were a desert or something. Wanna trick your sinuses? Come out to the actual desert where there is no humidity and the next time you're in Dallas you'll realize just how humid it actually is there. When flying, doesn't the aircraft's humidity level reach near zero?

Otherwise, it sounds like to me, you have an allergic reaction to something in the air in Dallas. Could be the amount of smog in that crap-hole. Reguardless, try using Claritin-D on a daily basis. It will help combat your sensitivity to whatever your having the reactions to. I'd stay away from the Benadryl, it has a way of making people extremely drowsy eventhough the package says it wont.

 

[John Pennekamp]

Fill the ice bucket with water. Put it on the air conditioner. Put a damp towel partially in the bucket, with the rest draped out over the air conditioner vent. Keep the bucket full of water. Voila, instant and free humidifier.

What works much better: turn the shower on full hot and leave it on. Jungle boogie!

 

[Redan]

I know that I've seen a thread on this subject before; but, can't find it in a search. So, I'm hoping that all you guys be willing to share your advice again.

My sinuses have been acting up lately and they were at their all time worst while I was in Dallas for the Eagle interview. As soon as I got back home the irritation subsided to a "normal" level. I think it probably had to do with the dryness of Dallas itself as well as my hotel room. If my room is that dry in training (and on overnights) I'm going to be miserable.

Like I said. I know that I've seen a thread before with people posting how to make their makeshift humidifier using the ice bucket, towels, air conditioning etc. I'm trying to look for the cheap easy option rather than having to buy a humidifier for the room and lugging it around to training and on trips. So, hopefully everyone will be willing to share whatever it is they do.

Nasal spray only gets you so far. Plus I don't think it looks too good to the passengers when one of the pilots is constantly sniffing something up their nose.

I've about decided this issue is an occupational hazard of airline flying. We fly airlplanes which are bacteria and allergen traps, hotel rooms are also. Living in towns like ATL or probably DFW make it worse. ATL for example, is the allergy and asthma capital of the world, and the ever increasing smog just adds that much more to the problem. The previously mentioned Claritin D is helpful, as are Allegra D and Alavert D...they're all similar. The most beneficial thing I've found is to frequently flush out the sinuses with saline nasal spray so allergens aren't trapped in there.

 

[EUT]

Vitamin C

I had a sinus / allergy problem for a while. I had a cousin tell me that 1000 mg of Vit C / per day would take care of it. I tried it and havent had problems since. Could be coincidence, or placebo, but it is a helluva lot cheaper than Claritin D. You can get a bottle of 1000 pills for about 5 bucks at costco or Sams club.

 

[John Pennekamp]

Claritin sucks. If you live in this allergen infested hellhole they call Dixie, you need the hard stuff. Ask your doctor for Zyrtec-D.

 

[PBRstreetgang]

Nasal saline, next to the nose drops in the drug store.
Pure water Ph balanced with a drop of glycerine, will keep the old booger mine moist and happy without any side affects. Best part couple of month supply about $5.00 at Costco.
PBR

 

[EBE]

Good old fashion snuff ought do the trick.

 

[DGdaPilot]

Are these allergy medicines certified to use while flying? Just curious.

 

[7574EVER]

Are these allergy medicines certified to use while flying? Just curious.

I was actually thinking the same thing. I know someone mentioned the use of Claritin D. I'm pretty sure it's usage is not allowed by the FAA. To my understanding plain Claritin is fine but the Claritin D contains a decongestant which is a no no. So pretty much any over the counter drugs with a "D" (Claritin D, Allegra D etc) are not approved. Hell, I don't even think sprays like Afrin are approved.

Anyone have a link to that online AME thing that tells you what drugs are legal?

 

[Redan]

I was actually thinking the same thing. I know someone mentioned the use of Claritin D. I'm pretty sure it's usage is not allowed by the FAA. To my understanding plain Claritin is fine but the Claritin D contains a decongestant which is a no no. So pretty much any over the counter drugs with a "D" (Claritin D, Allegra D etc) are not approved. Hell, I don't even think sprays like Afrin are approved.

Anyone have a link to that online AME thing that tells you what drugs are legal?

According to my AME all those meds with the "D" are approved. And he perscribes Allegra D or Claritin D to me for use while flying. He also says Alavert D is a good sub for Allegra D if you're after an over the counter med.

 

[jdubya]

I've had good luck with "Sinu Cleanse", you can get it at Walgreens.