Does anyone else suffer with streaming or blocked noses on long flights? I think it might be caused by the recycled air. An impending flight to Australia has reminded me that I always suffer with this which makes the unbearably long journey even more uncomfortable. Does anyone have any suggestions that might help?

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Sensible answers only please :)

maybe the usual hayfever things, cut out dairy and citrus for a week or so beforehand?

Take your own bottled water and drink plenty of it. Don't ever drink alcohol on an aircraft. That will fix the problem.

Anti-histamine?

Id suggest the anti-histamine like benadryl or even claritin. I strongly recomend the benadryl as it can also be used as a sleep aid and help make the time pass on such a long haul flight.

Take your own bottled water and drink plenty of it. Don't ever drink alcohol on an aircraft. That will fix the problem.

I usually do this but it doesn't seem to help:(

Id suggest the anti-histamine like benadryl or even claritin. I strongly recomend the benadryl as it can also be used as a sleep aid and help make the time pass on such a long haul flight.

Thanks, I might give this a try then.:thumbsup: Although travelling with an 18 month old toddler ... don't think there'll be much chance of sleep!!!

There's a handy answer to that too- Piriton syrup will treat both of you and make both of you sleepy, veerrrryyy ssssleeeeepy.

There's a handy answer to that too- Piriton syrup will treat both of you and make both of you sleepy, veerrrryyy ssssleeeeepy.

What a fantastic idea! The stupid thing is I've got some Piriton syrup for the little one but it hadn't occured to me to take it myself. Thank you so much.:hihi:

Thanks, I might give this a try then.:thumbsup: Although travelling with an 18 month old toddler ... don't think there'll be much chance of sleep!!!

if you do use the benedryl, i suggest taking half of one though as it is less likely to make you drowsy.