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polomint Wed 22-Jul-26 16:03:07

My husband remarked this morning that we are going through so many boxes of tissues than before. Is it an age thing as both of us seem to be blowing our nose far more than when we were younger. Bringing up our children, I hardly remember blowing our nose unless we had the cold. Our poor parents and grandparents had to rely on cotton handkerchief that had to be salted and boiled. We are so lucky nowadays that we rely on tissues

MissAdventure Thu 23-Jul-26 19:37:22

We always had snowy white, ironed hankies up our sleeves when we were little.
We were absolutely not allowed to blow our noses on them, though.

My mum always had a hanky, or a "nanky" as it became known, and we each had one at her funeral.

WithNobsOnIt Thu 23-Jul-26 20:27:44

25Avalon

Instead of paper hankies I use kitchen roll, usually one of the extra absorbent ones that are still soft. I get several goes per sheet. The only thing is not to flush it down the loo.

I use kitchen roll as well. Much thicker and usually bigger sheets than tissues.

I suffer from chronic rhinitis and l am awaiting for an operation on a deviated septum. Left nostril. now completely blocked.

Jaxjacky Thu 23-Jul-26 21:35:48

Dust mites can trigger sneezing, they like mattresses, bedding, soft furnishing and carpets, warm humid weather suits them too.
I’ve got reflux that causes nasal drip, so runny nose.

Jenthehen Fri 24-Jul-26 07:40:40

Mine to won't use anything else. I also like cotton hankies

Esmay Fri 24-Jul-26 20:18:51

I use old remnants of fabric if I have a cold .
I'm economical when it comes to basics .
I have something pretty frilly and scented in my bag for show !
I also enjoy wearing odd socks .
I wear some very ancient pyjamas.
My oldest item is a coat, which is about 45 years old .