Decongestant Oils......safe?

[twinmummy2be]

Hi All, for days now I've had a blocked nose - no other cold symptoms fortunately! It just makes sleeping even more difficult cos I cannot breath and then get a dry throat.

Found a web page that says you can use a vapour rub or inhale drops that contain decongestant oils like menthol and eucalyptus. But then found other sites that says these are not to be used at all if pregnant. I'm confused

Has anyone used anything for a stuffy nose that is safe??????

 

[Emmylou]

I was told vicks vapour rub or drops on pillow etc should be fine - hope you are feeling back on top form soon

Its horrible when you can't get a good nights sleep isn't it

 

[kirlykird]

yeah my m/w swears by olbas oil and so do I, I've been blocked up for the whole of the pg and find it fantastic!

Put it on my pillow at night and carry a tissue around with it on too.

 

[Minime]

Ive been referred to the ENT clinic coz my nose is blocked constantly and its causing sinus headaches. I was advised to use olbas oil on the pillow or on a tissue in the meantime.

Dont bother with the vicks vapo bath, its crap

 

[cloud9]

I was told by pharmacist olbusoil was safe when i had a cold in tri 1