November 11th, 2008
It always surprises me when another November the 9th creeps up. Sunday I turned 27. At least I’m pretty sure I did. Some point near my birthday I tell people I’m already the next year. But then I get so used to thinking I am that age, that when my birthday comes along I add an additional year, realise it can’t be right and just plain confuse myself.
So I’m going with 27. Three away from the big three-oh. In my younger years I always feared getting too old. 30 was a scary number forever away. But now it doesn’t seem like such a big deal anymore. Who knows, maybe I’m growing up.
And in other exciting news, I got my first computerized axial tomography scan. My sinuses had been acting up for quite some time, and finally I decided to go get them checked out. They wanted a CT scan to make sure there was nothing wrong. After that I saw the otolaryngologist who asked me a few questions, and then examed my nasal passages with the endoscope. Now that was pretty fun.
Turns out I have a bit of inflammation, but nothing to be concerned about. She gave me a week’s worth of steriods and then about three months of nasal spray to help with the inflammation. Additionally, she recommended I start nasal irrigation therapy. So I bought a neti pot. Everyone I’ve talked to thus far loves the neti, but I’m still a little wary.
And for those unfamiliar, a video. Behold the neti!
November 13th, 2008 at 07:59
Surprisingly more humorous than disgusting to watch that demo. Thank you Donald:)
November 13th, 2008 at 08:02
I thought so too. Especially her total lack of expression. Sadly, I haven’t quite mastered the blank stare when salt water is cascading through my nostrils quite yet…
November 13th, 2008 at 08:34
I just figured she was using all her energy to refrain from breathing through her nose. That could be bad… and messy.
I don’t have sinus issues (knock on wood), but quite honestly, I’d still like to try this thing! An adventure, I say!
November 13th, 2008 at 09:16
Good news there, friend. It’s not just for sinus issues. It’s also for nasal irrigation (if you find your nasal passages are too dry), to help with a stuffy nose/common cold or even just as an occasional flush of the impurities that build up in there.
Check out http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nasal_irrigation for more fun facts. And if you are serious about this adventure, you can pick up a cheap one at Walgreens. Since I was going to be using mine for a while, I opted for the ceramic version.
Of course, you should also send photos/video of the experience!
November 13th, 2008 at 09:21
I’ll get right on that!
gross.
LOL
November 13th, 2008 at 09:24
Please do! http://tinyurl.com/4bn5qw
November 13th, 2008 at 10:35
Hellpeckersville really enjoyed this clip too.
November 13th, 2008 at 10:36
Jyes! Pass it around! And then buy your own, record the video, and upload it to YouTube!