Remind me not to do that again...

[osodecanela]

This probably borders on TMI. (& speaking of TMI, we actually saw the Three mile Island Nuclear facility from the air as we started our descent into Philly.)

We've travelled cross country to spend Thanksgiving in the busom of my family of origin; so far it's been a very good trip. However, I use a CPAP at night and to lighten my load a bit and pack a bit lighter, I decided to do without the machine's humidifier.

Big mistake, especially with mom's forced air heat. My airways have been dry as the proverbial bone.

I awoke twice during the night feeling as though I'd been chewing on sand. Worse, for most of the day I've had the left side of my nose obstructed. Felt as though it was plugged. It's been keeping me from falling asleep. Despite blowing my nose repeatedly today, nothing changed.

I just sneezed, dislodging a dessicated chunk of mucous that felt as though it had its own zip code. Voilá, I'm clear & much more comfortable. I think I'll be able to sleep now.

Comments

[putzmeisterbear.livejournal.com]

As a sinus sufferer I can totally relate. Have a good visit.

[osodecanela.livejournal.com]

I just wish the saline nasal rinse wasn't such an ordeal for me; I hate using them.

[putzmeisterbear.livejournal.com]

It's that unexpected drip an hour or two later that gets me the most.