Anna B 1,364 #1861 Posted October 13, 2020 My masks (and I have several different types, ) for some inexplicable reason, invariably make my nose run. Very annoying, and I have to remove my mask to wipe my nose. Any ideas? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Longcol 577 #1862 Posted October 13, 2020 2 minutes ago, Anna B said: My masks (and I have several different types, ) for some inexplicable reason, invariably make my nose run. Very annoying, and I have to remove my mask to wipe my nose. Any ideas? Youch - that must be a so and so - consult your GP rather than SF for that one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Pettytom 1 #1863 Posted October 13, 2020 6 minutes ago, Anna B said: My masks (and I have several different types, ) for some inexplicable reason, invariably make my nose run. Very annoying, and I have to remove my mask to wipe my nose. Any ideas? I put one on this evening to go to an event. There was a tiny bit of tissue paper inside it, which I inhaled. That resulted in a rather embarrassing coughing fit, and a delayed entrance. As for a constructive idea to help your runny nose, have you tried taking antihistamine? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
nikki-red 295 #1864 Posted October 13, 2020 15 minutes ago, Anna B said: My masks (and I have several different types, ) for some inexplicable reason, invariably make my nose run. Very annoying, and I have to remove my mask to wipe my nose. Any ideas? No, but I’m the opposite. We have to wear masks for our entire shift, I have a slightly blocked up nose all week, that clears over the weekend then comes back on a Monday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
onewheeldave 22 #1865 Posted October 13, 2020 18 minutes ago, Anna B said: My masks (and I have several different types, ) for some inexplicable reason, invariably make my nose run. Very annoying, and I have to remove my mask to wipe my nose. Any ideas? Tell your doctor- there may well be a medical reason, in which case you could be exempt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Pettytom 1 #1866 Posted October 13, 2020 30 minutes ago, onewheeldave said: Tell your doctor- there may well be a medical reason, in which case you could be exempt. Why do you campaign so much for people to not wear masks? Anna is ok about wearing one, but wants help to make it comfortable. So why encourage her to not wear one? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
tinfoilhat 11 #1867 Posted October 13, 2020 33 minutes ago, onewheeldave said: Tell your doctor- there may well be a medical reason, in which case you could be exempt. Can’t wait to get somebody out of a mask can you! 53 minutes ago, Anna B said: My masks (and I have several different types, ) for some inexplicable reason, invariably make my nose run. Very annoying, and I have to remove my mask to wipe my nose. Any ideas? If they’re washable it could be the detergent? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Baron99 771 #1868 Posted October 13, 2020 Man suffers worst symptoms after catching COVID-19 for a second time. https://www.bbc.com/news/health-54512034 Note that he is an apparently healthy 25 yr old with no underlying health or immune issues, other than he's been previously infected by COVID-19. Potentially not good news for anyone who is much older & finds themselves In a similar situation? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Pettytom 1 #1869 Posted October 13, 2020 22 minutes ago, Baron99 said: Man suffers worst symptoms after catching COVID-19 for a second time. https://www.bbc.com/news/health-54512034 Note that he is an apparently healthy 25 yr old with no underlying health or immune issues, other than he's been previously infected by COVID-19. Potentially not good news for anyone who is much older & finds themselves In a similar situation? People catch viruses twice on a regular basis. If thousands of people were catching it twice, we might need to worry. Just the odd outlying case is nothing to get excited about, unless you have a paper to sell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Anna B 1,364 #1870 Posted October 14, 2020 Thankyou all for your ideas. I can manage to wear a mask for the short time I am in shops, but I'm doubtful it does much good other than to reassure other people. It's not a lot to ask is it? (There again there's also the argument that some people find it scarey - a constant reminder of the troubled times we're living in... and there's no doubt our confidence and freedoms are being eroded.) I wouldn't trouble the doctor, they probably have more pressing things to do at the moment, and anyway, have you tried getting an appointment these days? I worry for the people who have serious medical problems. However anyone who has to wear one for work all day every day has my sympathy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
redruby 236 #1871 Posted October 14, 2020 6 hours ago, Dardandec said: You do realise the majority of infections occur in private dwellings right? I've never heard of someone catching it in their local supermarket where social distancing and face covering (should) take place. As far as I'm aware, wearing a face covering at home, or someone else's home is not compulsory, so your "very modest if there is indeed any benefit at all" regarding face coverings is a little flawed if you don't mind me saying so. Infections started to rise significantly in September when kids returned to school, more people returned to their workplace and students returned to universities. Face coverings had already been compulsory in shops and public transport for many weeks. My belief is that much more emphasis needs to be placed on ventilating indoor spaces as much as possible and spending as little time as possible in indoor spaces with those outside our household e.g. airing classrooms at regular intervals and leaving doors and windows open as much possible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
redruby 236 #1872 Posted October 14, 2020 4 hours ago, Anna B said: Thankyou all for your ideas. I can manage to wear a mask for the short time I am in shops, but I'm doubtful it does much good other than to reassure other people. It's not a lot to ask is it? (There again there's also the argument that some people find it scarey - a constant reminder of the troubled times we're living in... and there's no doubt our confidence and freedoms are being eroded.) I wouldn't trouble the doctor, they probably have more pressing things to do at the moment, and anyway, have you tried getting an appointment these days? I worry for the people who have serious medical problems. However anyone who has to wear one for work all day every day has my sympathy. My guess is that it’s nasal irritation caused by fibres or maybe dust on the mask. Or possibly even just the slight pressure on the nose. I think the smooth stretchy fabric ones might cause least irritation but I agree that they probably don’t actually do much other than reassure others. The suggestions of making an appointment with a doctor about something like mild nasal irritation from wearing a mask go some way to explaining why it’s difficult to get a GP appointment (and was even pre Covid) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...