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Juniper · 01-06-2010, 09:24 AM

You need guainefsin (sp). Makes coughs more productive, so hopefully, at least when you do cough they're not as annoying. There's nothing worse than that little tickling cough that just goes and goes and goes. Believe me, I know from coughing.

Oh, that and something with codeine! If you can tolerate it that is, some people can't.

glatt · 01-06-2010, 10:32 AM

The best will be when the lung flute hits the US market. It will make guainefsin look like the ineffective crap that it is.

SteveDallas · 01-06-2010, 12:15 PM

This one summer, at lung camp . . .

jujuwwhite · 01-06-2010, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveDallas

This one summer, at lung camp . . .

Loved the movie! But love this joke better.

Nirvana · 01-06-2010, 12:45 PM

Too bad you are female Bri or maybe this would work for you

Nirvana · 01-06-2010, 12:46 PM

I hate when I wash my chapstick with my clothes

Shawnee123 · 01-06-2010, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Juniper

You need guainefsin (sp). Makes coughs more productive, so hopefully, at least when you do cough they're not as annoying. There's nothing worse than that little tickling cough that just goes and goes and goes. Believe me, I know from coughing.

Oh, that and something with codeine! If you can tolerate it that is, some people can't.

Reminds me of a bit from Dr Katz Professional Therapist. The comedian says the doc asked him if his cough was productive...the comedian said "uh, well, I'm not USING it for anything."

I'm sick, again, too. I'm not surprised, since I handled student IDs in hundreds in rapid succession the other day, and half my office is sick. But I'm sick of being sick. I'm sick of winter already.

grumble grumble thanks for listening.

squirell nutkin · 01-06-2010, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by glatt

The best will be when the lung flute hits the US market. It will make guainefsin look like the ineffective crap that it is.

They really downsize the dose, if you take 4x the amount it works better.
When I was in school I turned a bunch of Lignum Vitae on the lathe (that's where guaifenesin comes from - Lignum Vitae, not lathes) and after breathing in a few lungfulls of that dust I can say it works quite well as an inhalant. The syrup even at LD50 doses is only moderately effective in comparison to the fresh dust.

Interesting side note: Apart from Natalie, Lignum Vitae is one of the few woods that does not float.

Shawnee123 · 01-07-2010, 04:56 PM

So I finally went to the doc...got the Exalted Nurse (nurse practitioner) which was fine. She diagnosed sinus infection. But what about the stuff in my lungs? Nada? She mentioned Mucinex to break up the stuff in my head so I bought the generic version. Sure enough, I NOW have a cough and it's quite productive. I'm thinking of starting a manufacturing company, though I might import most phlegm from Mexico or China where I can get cheap workers. The guano-whatever has done nothing for my pounding headache...head feels so full my ears and teeth hurt.

Juniper · 01-07-2010, 05:02 PM

Oh, for that you need pseudoephedrine.

Back in the days when I didn't have to worry about high BP, those two OTC meds got me through colds just fine. Now I have to suffer through.

Shawnee123 · 01-07-2010, 05:04 PM

Yeah, my BP was elevated, and she asked me if I was taking something. Last thing I took was Nyquil the night before about 9. The rise in BP alarmed me, but they didn't seem too bothered by it.

I think there's pseudo in the theraflu crap I'm trying, and also in the Nyquil.

This is the cold that just keeps giving.

Juniper · 01-07-2010, 05:17 PM

Shaw, I was also told that stuffy sinuses can elevate BP all by themselves. So unless it was over 180 or something, I wouldn't worry.

Shawnee123 · 01-07-2010, 05:21 PM

It was closer to 160...I guess not too bad, but it's something I have to watch, and it's been better as of late, so it worried me a bit.

Thanks.

jinx · 01-07-2010, 06:04 PM

The low number is the one that matters, should be under 85. The high number can be influenced by caffiene, stress, meds etc...

Cloud · 01-07-2010, 07:54 PM

"sharp" cheddar cheese that isn't.

people who feel the need to quote the entire immediately preceding post they are responding directly to.

tv show "seasons" that are only 3 or 4 shows long, with 6 month hiatuses.

Mariah Carey

01-06-2010, 12:45 PM	#2255
Nirvana Back in 10 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 3,684	Too bad you are female Bri or maybe this would work for you __________________ Speaking simply... do not confuse this with having a simple mind.

01-06-2010, 12:46 PM	#2256
Nirvana Back in 10 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 3,684	I hate when I wash my chapstick with my clothes __________________ Speaking simply... do not confuse this with having a simple mind.

01-07-2010, 04:56 PM	#2259
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	So I finally went to the doc...got the Exalted Nurse (nurse practitioner) which was fine. She diagnosed sinus infection. But what about the stuff in my lungs? Nada? She mentioned Mucinex to break up the stuff in my head so I bought the generic version. Sure enough, I NOW have a cough and it's quite productive. I'm thinking of starting a manufacturing company, though I might import most phlegm from Mexico or China where I can get cheap workers. The guano-whatever has done nothing for my pounding headache...head feels so full my ears and teeth hurt. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

01-07-2010, 05:04 PM	#2261
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Yeah, my BP was elevated, and she asked me if I was taking something. Last thing I took was Nyquil the night before about 9. The rise in BP alarmed me, but they didn't seem too bothered by it. I think there's pseudo in the theraflu crap I'm trying, and also in the Nyquil. This is the cold that just keeps giving. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

01-07-2010, 05:21 PM	#2263
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	It was closer to 160...I guess not too bad, but it's something I have to watch, and it's been better as of late, so it worried me a bit. Thanks. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

01-06-2010, 09:24 AM	#2251
Juniper I know, right? Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,539	You need guainefsin (sp). Makes coughs more productive, so hopefully, at least when you do cough they're not as annoying. There's nothing worse than that little tickling cough that just goes and goes and goes. Believe me, I know from coughing. Oh, that and something with codeine! If you can tolerate it that is, some people can't.

01-06-2010, 10:32 AM	#2252
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	The best will be when the lung flute hits the US market. It will make guainefsin look like the ineffective crap that it is.

01-06-2010, 12:15 PM	#2253
SteveDallas Your Bartender Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Philly Burbs, PA Posts: 7,651	This one summer, at lung camp . . .

01-07-2010, 05:02 PM	#2260
Juniper I know, right? Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,539	Oh, for that you need pseudoephedrine. Back in the days when I didn't have to worry about high BP, those two OTC meds got me through colds just fine. Now I have to suffer through.

01-07-2010, 05:17 PM	#2262
Juniper I know, right? Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,539	Shaw, I was also told that stuffy sinuses can elevate BP all by themselves. So unless it was over 180 or something, I wouldn't worry.

01-07-2010, 06:04 PM	#2264
jinx Come on, cat. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: general vicinity of Philadelphia area Posts: 7,013	The low number is the one that matters, should be under 85. The high number can be influenced by caffiene, stress, meds etc... __________________ Crying won't help you, praying won't do you no good.

01-07-2010, 07:54 PM	#2265
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	"sharp" cheddar cheese that isn't. people who feel the need to quote the entire immediately preceding post they are responding directly to. tv show "seasons" that are only 3 or 4 shows long, with 6 month hiatuses. Mariah Carey __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

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