Phillips Or Straight, Which ?

[tamborine]

screwdriver, to scratch my ear itching inside.... and I've got a runny cold :(

[shoota]

I use the phillips on a swiss army knife - gentle rotary action and it de-waxes beautifully.
Not quite so sharp either.....

[stewey]

Use a "Robertson"; that will square you away.

[tamborine]

My sinuses are swollen & I cant breathe thru my nose. Can you smear Vicks on this thread as I havent got any.

[cupid04]

cotton bud or a screwed up clean tissue. I can remember as a kid watching my dad scratch his ears with one of my mum's hair grips. It's a wonder he didn't do any permanent damage! Have you got any olive oil in the house. warm it a bit and drip it in your ear with some cotton wool. That should soften any build up of wax.

[stewey]

Smear Vicks? Only if you're female and have a chest congestion.

[tamborine]

I've lost two mini screwdrivers down my ear, add oil & I'll start ticking.

[stewey]

I'm a amateur horologist: I can adjust your beat...tick-tock, that is; however, I'll have to bend a few things:)

[cupid04]

what's that stuff called you put in hot water, stick a towel over your head and take sever deeep breaths. or get in a steamy shower that will help clear your sinuses. Obias oil or something like that [got eucalyptus in it] I think.

[tamborine]

I'm too stiff so you can bend. I can't even smoke cause I cant sniff, ugh

[stewey]

Alright, being serious (all of a sudden), I think that cupid04 is on the right track...Cheers, off to bed.

[cupid04]

Looks like stewey's holding a bottle of olive oil, all primed and ready. Just stick your head on the table with the most congested ear pointing upwards!

[tamborine]

Well, a bit of sympathy wouldn't go amiss. I'm reeeeely suffering & cant sleep.

[tamborine]

goodnight stewey, sleep well. I notice you blew your snow over here

[tamborine]

I found some Tiger balm, I can breathe &..........smoke - I feel better already :)

n.b. You cant take Tiger balm into Australia as they think its a derivitive of tigers....dafties !!

[cupid04]

I've just googled it to check the spelling. It's called Olbas oil. You can sprinkle 2or 3 drops in some steamy water. Not too much otherwise you'll blow your head off. you can also put drops neat on your pillowcase when you go to bed. If you haven't got any get some down the chemist tomorrow [or should I say later today] it won't work miracles but will relieve some of your symptoms.

[tamborine]

tiger balm shoved up nose has it sorted. I dont have your remedy cupid but thanx

[Wharton]

Olbas Oil? - I don't know what I'd do without it.

[Mosaic]

Please never insert anything smaller than your elbow into your ear. Seriously.

[Clanad]

Try a Neti pot... use a little 50/50 saline solution for best results...

[society]

Ever tried scratching/tickling your ears with a feather? It's an orgasmic feeling, and one you'd want to repeat.