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home:symptoms:respiratory [08.23.2017] – [Nasal irrigation and neti pots] deleted link to old patient record sallieqhome:symptoms:respiratory [09.14.2022] (current) – external edit 127.0.0.1
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 ==== Nasal irrigation and neti pots ==== ==== Nasal irrigation and neti pots ====
  
-Several patients on the Marshall Protocol site have been advocating (and using with good results) neti pots for sinus and other nasal issues.  But, there have been reports of [[http://vitals.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/12/16/9503070-brain-eating-amoeba-kills-2-via-neti-pots|deaths]] resulting from using tap water in neti pots. Instead, patients considering nasal irrigation should use distilled or other purified (boiled) water.  +Several patients on the Marshall Protocol site have been advocating (and using with good results) neti pots for sinus and other nasal issues.  But, there have been reports of [[https://vitals.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/12/16/9503070-brain-eating-amoeba-kills-2-via-neti-pots|deaths]] resulting from using tap water in neti pots. Instead, patients considering nasal irrigation should use distilled or other purified (boiled) water.  
  
  
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-  * **dextromethorphan (Robitussin, Vicks, etc.)** – Dextromethorphan, the active ingredient in cough medicines, such as Robitussin, NyQuil, Dimetapp, Vicks, Coricidin, Delsym, and others may be modestly effective in decreasing cough in adults.(({{pubmed>long:19874728}})) +  * **dextromethorphan (Robitussin, Vicks, etc.)** – Dextromethorphan, the active ingredient in cough medicines, such as Robitussin, NyQuil, Dimetapp, Vicks, Coricidin, Delsym, and others may be modestly effective in decreasing cough in adults.(({{pmid>long:19874728}})) 
-  * **theobromine** – Theobromine, also known as xantheose, is a bitter alkaloid of the cacao plant, found in chocolate, as well as in a number of other foods, including the leaves of the tea plant. A 2004 study published by Imperial College London concluded that theobromine has an antitussive cough-reducing effect superior to codeine by suppressing vagus nerve activity.(({{pubmed>long:15548587}})) In the study, theobromine significantly increased the capsaicin concentration required to induce coughs when compared with a placebo.(({{pubmed>long:15548587}})) It is possible to get an effective dose from 50g of dark chocolate, which contain 2-10 times more cocao than milk chocolate.  +  * **theobromine** – Theobromine, also known as xantheose, is a bitter alkaloid of the cacao plant, found in chocolate, as well as in a number of other foods, including the leaves of the tea plant. A 2004 study published by Imperial College London concluded that theobromine has an antitussive cough-reducing effect superior to codeine by suppressing vagus nerve activity.(({{pmid>long:15548587}})) In the study, theobromine significantly increased the capsaicin concentration required to induce coughs when compared with a placebo.(({{pmid>long:15548587}})) It is possible to get an effective dose from 50g of dark chocolate, which contain 2-10 times more cocao than milk chocolate.  
-  * **codeine** – Codeine is an opioid (narcotic) that acts on the vagus nerve to suppress coughing. It is available only by prescription in many states. However, other states permit pharmacists to sell cough remedies containing codeine without a prescription if the customer signs for it. Because codeine is an opioid, some people fear it may be addicting. In reality, addiction is uncommon. Codeine can be helpful at bedtime because of its slight sedative effect. While codeine was once viewed as the gold standard in cough suppressants, the evidence to support this is weak, with a recent placebo-controlled trial finding that codeine was no better than placebo.(({{pubmed>long:17218808}}))+  * **codeine** – Codeine is an opioid (narcotic) that acts on the vagus nerve to suppress coughing. It is available only by prescription in many states. However, other states permit pharmacists to sell cough remedies containing codeine without a prescription if the customer signs for it. Because codeine is an opioid, some people fear it may be addicting. In reality, addiction is uncommon. Codeine can be helpful at bedtime because of its slight sedative effect. While codeine was once viewed as the gold standard in cough suppressants, the evidence to support this is weak, with a recent placebo-controlled trial finding that codeine was no better than placebo.(({{pmid>long:17218808}}))
  
 ==== Inhalers ==== ==== Inhalers ====
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   * **[[home:othertreatments:antidepressants|anti-anxiety agents]]** – A medication for anxiety may calm respiratory symptoms.   * **[[home:othertreatments:antidepressants|anti-anxiety agents]]** – A medication for anxiety may calm respiratory symptoms.
   * **throat lozenges (cough drops)** – Cough drops are a good way to occasionally soothe an irritated throat. Expensive medicine-flavored cough drops are not any better than inexpensive candy-flavored ones or hard candy. Most cough drops have no effect on the cough-producing mechanism. If nasal congestion prevents air passage, over the counter decongestants can also be used, but should be used judiciously.   * **throat lozenges (cough drops)** – Cough drops are a good way to occasionally soothe an irritated throat. Expensive medicine-flavored cough drops are not any better than inexpensive candy-flavored ones or hard candy. Most cough drops have no effect on the cough-producing mechanism. If nasal congestion prevents air passage, over the counter decongestants can also be used, but should be used judiciously.
-  * **zinc lozenges** – Zinc lozenges are touted to prevent viruses from multiplying in the throat, but there is no scientific proof of this.(({{pubmed>long:10796643}}))+  * **zinc lozenges** – Zinc lozenges are touted to prevent viruses from multiplying in the throat, but there is no scientific proof of this.(({{pmid>long:10796643}}))
   * **vitamin C (ascorbic acid)** - Ascorbates promote the transcription of inflammation and, therefore,  high levels of vitamin C, such as the kind one might get from a supplement, may prove to affect the immune system in a way that is counterproductive. Because Vitamin C affects the immune system in yet-unknown ways, supplementation is contraindicated.   * **vitamin C (ascorbic acid)** - Ascorbates promote the transcription of inflammation and, therefore,  high levels of vitamin C, such as the kind one might get from a supplement, may prove to affect the immune system in a way that is counterproductive. Because Vitamin C affects the immune system in yet-unknown ways, supplementation is contraindicated.
  
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 An incentive spirometer is a medical device used to help patients improve the functioning of their lungs. If your activity level is low and you are unable to tolerate mild exercise, use of this device to expand pulmonary tissues may excercise the lungs to promote a more even bacterial kill during the process of recovery. The patient breathes in from the device as slowly and as deeply as possible. An indicator provides a gauge of how well the patient's lung or lungs are functioning, by indicating sustained inhalation vacuum. The patient is generally asked to do many repetitions a day while measuring his or her progress by way of the gauge. An incentive spirometer is a medical device used to help patients improve the functioning of their lungs. If your activity level is low and you are unable to tolerate mild exercise, use of this device to expand pulmonary tissues may excercise the lungs to promote a more even bacterial kill during the process of recovery. The patient breathes in from the device as slowly and as deeply as possible. An indicator provides a gauge of how well the patient's lung or lungs are functioning, by indicating sustained inhalation vacuum. The patient is generally asked to do many repetitions a day while measuring his or her progress by way of the gauge.
  
-Incentive spirometers are [[http://www.google.com/search?aq=f&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=Incentive+inspirometer#q=Incentive+spirometer&num=10&hl=en&safe=off&pwst=1&prmd=ivs&source=univ&tbs=shop:1&tbo=u&ei=4O_nTOH0DcWBlAeUh_ykDA&sa=X&oi=product_result_group&ct=title&resnum=3&ved=0CEMQrQQwAg&biw=1027&bih=859&fp=5d2312cccd08d213|widely available]] for purchase.+Incentive spirometers are [[https://www.google.com/search?aq=f&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=Incentive+inspirometer#q=Incentive+spirometer&num=10&hl=en&safe=off&pwst=1&prmd=ivs&source=univ&tbs=shop:1&tbo=u&ei=4O_nTOH0DcWBlAeUh_ykDA&sa=X&oi=product_result_group&ct=title&resnum=3&ved=0CEMQrQQwAg&biw=1027&bih=859&fp=5d2312cccd08d213|widely available]] for purchase.
  
  
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 ===== Notes and comments ===== ===== Notes and comments =====
  
   * Legacy content   * Legacy content
-    * http://www.marshallprotocol.com/view_topic.php?id=4175&forum_id=23&jump_to=83450#p83450 f22  +    * https://www.marshallprotocol.com/view_topic.php?id=4175&forum_id=23&jump_to=83450#p83450 f22  
-    * http://www.marshallprotocol.com/view_topic.php?id=10124&forum_id=32&jump_to=119000#p119000 f128+    * https://www.marshallprotocol.com/view_topic.php?id=10124&forum_id=32&jump_to=119000#p119000 f128
  
  
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 PMID: 19831405 PMID: 19831405
-===== References =====+===== References =====</nodisp> 
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