smell of smoke and burning in eyes with headache Posted: 01-12-08 13:41pm
Hi. I'm new here and I have just been
reading some posts about the same strange
problem I have. I keep smelling smoke.
I've just had a nasty viral chest
infection that lasted 2 months and then
out of nowhere I started to smell smoke..
with a burning sensation in my eyes. I saw
my GP who asked for a sample that I
managed to produce (have a bit of mucus in
the back of my throat) it came back clear.
he gave me a nasal spray (doesn't work) I
also have a mild headache and feel foggy
in my head. Can someone shed any further
light on this please?
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rooted
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Posted: 01-26-08 16:56pm
When do you smell the smoke? Is it all
the time? Certain times of the day?
During certain activities?
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patti9
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Posted: 01-27-08 09:10am
Since I've been on the antibiotics it has
stopped for the odd day or two but is
still there nearly all day. When I wake in
the morning the smell is not present
usually so my GP thinks its a sinus
problem ie they drain when I lie down and
then fill up when I am walking around. Its
realy weird but seems to be quite common.
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rooted
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Posted: 01-27-08 12:31pm
I clear my sinuses with saline
solution...it's just a pinch of seas salt
(no additiives) and the cleanest water
available (spring water is best b/c
mineral water has...well, minerals).
Then, I add the solution to a little pot
made for the purpose and pour from one
nostril through the sinuses and out the
other. If your sinuses are draining, it
might help you to clean them daily. The
special little pot is called a neti pot.
It comes from India, I believe...but it's
made and sold in the West, too. Metal is
best. My ceramic one broke when I was
traveling.
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patti9
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Joined: 12 Jan 2008 Posts: 7
Posted: 01-27-08 13:15pm
Thank you very much for that information.
I will definately try what you suggest.
I will let you know.
Kind regards,
Patti
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yogahoneybunny
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Posted: 01-29-08 15:51pm
I also swear by the nasal cleansing. It's
called "jala neti" I believe. No more
sinus infections at all during the winter!
