Miracle Formulas for Clearing Your Nasal Congestions

Serious nasal congestions would have to be my biggest complaint in all this misery. If you plan to undergo orthognathic surgery as well, OR if you catch a nasty cold next time, keep these things handy just in case:

• Vick's VaporRub - This stuff ROCKS! Dab a little under your nose, or better yet, mix a smear of Vick's with a glass of hot water and steam your face with it. It does WONDERS.
• Vapor Inhaler, nasal decongestant. It's levmetamfetamine. You can literally feel this stream of fresh air piercing through each of your nostrils. Much, much needed in times like this!
• Hot showers - the tried and true. Honestly, I had my doubts. And honestly, even though it does help, in my opinion it doesn't work as great/fast as the two above.

Breathing Through A Wet Sponge

This has been such a long, long night. I'd fall asleep from absolute exhaustion, only to wake up from my ever-diminishing breathing capacities. Jaw "wired" (rubber-banded), with a serious nasal congestion. It's one of the worst feelings I've ever experienced. It's as if your world is closing in.... and you're trapped in the middle with less and less oxygen.... and the light just dims. I feel this cloud of congestion hoovering right up in my sinus, between my eyebrows. It's like - breathing through a wet sponge.

The nurses had suggested to sleep with my head elevated to help reduce the swelling in my face. I've "slept" all night sitting up in my bed, with lots of pillows propped up behind my back. It's not exactly pleasant, and while it didn't promote the swelling, it didn't reduce it much, either. Off I go to get more ice packs from the fridge.