i just got those gel nose swab things

you just rub it around the inside of your nose

does anyone know if these things actually work or not?



i feel like shit and ive tried everything else so i figured i'd try this

we shall see

1/7/2008 11:11:00 AM

Someone made this thread in The Lounge

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[Edited on January 7, 2008 at 11:11 AM. Reason : check there]

1/7/2008 11:11:29 AM

this is the part where i feel bad for not searching

1/7/2008 11:14:58 AM

And rightfully so.

Boo this man.

BOO
BOO

BOOOOOOO

1/7/2008 12:17:48 PM

Awww man, I've been rubbing it in my butt. Now I get it.

1/7/2008 12:18:58 PM

Works like a charm for me. Make sure you do *exactly* what it says on the package though

1/7/2008 12:34:07 PM

Get yourself a multivitamin and load up.

1/7/2008 12:36:12 PM

you have to use it BEFORE you're all the way sick.

1/7/2008 1:10:17 PM

probably psychosomatic

but i feel better

THANKS TDUB

and $11 zicam :\

1/7/2008 1:18:23 PM

well i wish i would have read these threads before i went to the store. You say it doesn't help very much if the cold is already peaking. Mine is in my throat, chest, nose but i used one of the gel swabs and am breathing better. My coughing has subdued, so we'll see. I'll keep it going for the recommended usage and if it doesn't work i'll save them for the next cold.

3/25/2008 2:05:10 PM

the zicam nasal gel always made me sneeze violently (several times) after applying and holding my nose

3/25/2008 2:06:23 PM

They have a chewable/dissolvable zicam as well that works, although it doesn't taste very good.

3/25/2008 2:31:26 PM

^ You mean that wax block kind?

No thank you.

3/25/2008 2:31:58 PM

my mom swears by it, so i have been using it for 3 years and am completely and totally unconvinced. last time i got sick i tried the dissolve in your mouth ones which did not help my cold at all, but did make my mouth feel weirdly numb...........i called it quits after that

3/25/2008 2:35:16 PM

it doesn't work. psychosomatic. i tried 3 different kinds and nothing happened, but it's ok 'cause i never paid for it.

it does increase your risk of nosebleeds though.

the Cleveland study cited by the makers of zicam have been proven to be biased, so it's worthless.

i guess if spending $11 makes you feel better, then do it, since it's better than nothing.

Quote :

"the zicam nasal gel always made me sneeze violently (several times) after applying and holding my nose"

are you sure your nose hairs are properly groomed? i've read something online about that and it's b/c the user had nasty long nose hair.

3/25/2008 4:27:23 PM

is zicam similar to airborne? because airborne is fake. well its real. but it doesn't prevent or cure colds. and there is a class action suit re: airborne, if anyone knows of anyone looking for a class action suit to get involved in

i'm just sayin...

3/25/2008 4:40:31 PM

^^hahaha, no, it has nothing to do with my nosehair being too long

3/25/2008 4:41:47 PM