I seem to be lucky as regards menthols blocking me up. I can use menthol snuffs all day and not get blocked up unless it is the last pinch at night. For some reason if that is a menthol it’ll clog me up, if its not I’m fine. Stefan
^^^I’m the same way…no menthols at bed but otherwise I can go all day, even waxy Poschl snuffs.
I’m finding I get PMRC at night with Hedges L.260. Could be the time of year (mold season). I’m laying off it for a while then I’ll try to re-introduce it perhaps in the morning or at lunch.
It could just be initial reactions to a new foreign substance in your nose. Given time, your sinuses may become more tolerant. re: Neti pot – Get some SEA SALT from your local supermarket. It’s a lot cheaper and it’s the same stuff. You may want to try a NeilsMed Sinus Rinse squeeze bottle (available at most pharmacies.) They allow you to force the flow and not have to depend on gravity.
I found out last night that the two Toque’s I just got tend to clog me up a bit. Tube Rose afterwards leaves me right as rain though. It seems Scotches are just all around awesome, well at least this one, since it’s the only one I’ve snuffed so far. It also keeps my nose clear all day long. Big fan.
Have to say that for me, most often the culprit is first menthol, then to a lesser degree one of the snuffs that are moistened with oils or ghee. I too LOVE the initial feel of the menthols, but the rebound sucks… I also like the ‘nose feel’ of the ‘oiled’ versions since for me the aromas seem to last even longer in the nose. Again, bummer…