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Date: 12 Mar 2007 14:25:21
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Subject: Cotton in noses
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Does anyone know why the Discovery Team has wads of cotton hanging out
of there noses during warm-up? Something to clear nasal passages?
Sean
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Date: 14 Mar 2007 08:04:30
From: RicodJour
Subject: Re: Cotton in noses
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On 14, 9:51 am, KC <kc_n...@sonic.net > wrote:
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> I would think nasal lavage would be more effective:http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/nasal-lavage/MM00552
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> Works like a charm. A little weird at first, but once you get used to
> it, you'll love how clearly you can breathe afterwards. I learned to do
> it for singing, but it works great for athletic endeavors, too.
Yep. I use a regular Poland Springs (or approved equal) water
bottle. The pointed tip seals the nostril, which allows you to gently
squeeze and release the bottle creating a water/suction pulse.
R
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Date: 13 Mar 2007 10:23:09
From: Wayne Pein
Subject: Re: Cotton in noses
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cseanshi@yahoo.com wrote:
> Does anyone know why the Discovery Team has wads of cotton hanging out
> of there noses during warm-up? Something to clear nasal passages?
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> Sean
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Another team is reported to be experimenting with more advanced air flow
enhancing techniques.
http://modblog.bmezine.com/2006/07/24/giant-nostrils-and-septum-jewelry-removed/
Wayne
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Date: 13 Mar 2007 05:52:42
From: Qui si parla Campagnolo
Subject: Re: Cotton in noses
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On 12, 3:25 pm, csean...@yahoo.com wrote:
> Does anyone know why the Discovery Team has wads of cotton hanging out
> of there noses during warm-up? Something to clear nasal passages?
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> Sean
caffeine suppositories(sp?)?
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Date: 12 Mar 2007 22:40:48
From: bdbafh
Subject: Re: Cotton in noses
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On 12, 5:25 pm, csean...@yahoo.com wrote:
> Does anyone know why the Discovery Team has wads of cotton hanging out
> of there noses during warm-up? Something to clear nasal passages?
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> Sean
Q: Why do you beat your head against the wall?
A: Because it feels reel gud when I stop.
I was wondering the same thing, but was concerned that if I posted it
that I would have to change my name to "squid" and have several years
elapse before I could refer to myself as "non-squid".
Others used "breathe right strips" or something similar.
I saw no one with nostrils sliced open to really get things going.
-bdbafh
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Date: 12 Mar 2007 22:11:36
From: Tom Kunich
Subject: Re: Cotton in noses
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<cseanshi@yahoo.com > wrote in message
news:1173734721.835922.29540@v33g2000cwv.googlegroups.com...
> Does anyone know why the Discovery Team has wads of cotton hanging out
> of there noses during warm-up? Something to clear nasal passages?
I understand that they put in metholated Vicks so that they have clear nasil
passages. I was having a lot of trouble with altitude up at Lake Tahoe and
then tried taking a decongestant and was rather surprised that the "altitude
problem" disappeared. At no time did it seem like an alergy problem though I
do know that I'm allergic to some tree pollens and sage brush pollen as
well. So maybe there's something in this.
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Date: 14 Mar 2007 09:51:39
From: KC
Subject: Re: Cotton in noses
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Tom Kunich wrote:
> <cseanshi@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:1173734721.835922.29540@v33g2000cwv.googlegroups.com...
>> Does anyone know why the Discovery Team has wads of cotton hanging out
>> of there noses during warm-up? Something to clear nasal passages?
>
> I understand that they put in metholated Vicks so that they have clear nasil
> passages. I was having a lot of trouble with altitude up at Lake Tahoe and
> then tried taking a decongestant and was rather surprised that the "altitude
> problem" disappeared. At no time did it seem like an alergy problem though I
> do know that I'm allergic to some tree pollens and sage brush pollen as
> well. So maybe there's something in this.
>
>
I would think nasal lavage would be more effective:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/nasal-lavage/MM00552
Works like a charm. A little weird at first, but once you get used to
it, you'll love how clearly you can breathe afterwards. I learned to do
it for singing, but it works great for athletic endeavors, too.
-KC
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Date: 14 Mar 2007 09:42:10
From: KC
Subject: Re: Cotton in noses
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Tom Kunich wrote:
> <cseanshi@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:1173734721.835922.29540@v33g2000cwv.googlegroups.com...
>> Does anyone know why the Discovery Team has wads of cotton hanging out
>> of there noses during warm-up? Something to clear nasal passages?
>
> I understand that they put in metholated Vicks so that they have clear nasil
> passages. I was having a lot of trouble with altitude up at Lake Tahoe and
> then tried taking a decongestant and was rather surprised that the "altitude
> problem" disappeared. At no time did it seem like an alergy problem though I
> do know that I'm allergic to some tree pollens and sage brush pollen as
> well. So maybe there's something in this.
>
>
Your "altitude problem" disappeared because you took a performance
enhancing drug. Nearly all decongestants (anti-histamines and other
allergy drugs are not decongestants) are based on pseudoephedrine, a
stimulant. One normal dose could be enough to make you feel more
"normal" while at moderate altitudes.
-KC
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Date: 14 Mar 2007 17:12:38
From: Donald Munro
Subject: Re: Cotton in noses
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KC wrote:
> Your "altitude problem" disappeared because you took a performance
> enhancing drug.
Fortunately not a banned one however.
> One normal dose could be enough to make you feel more "normal" while at moderate altitudes.
A sudafed and a red bull would make you feel even more normal.
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