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Hey Guys.
Quite regularly, but not all the time, I get a terribly itchy Nose - I'm assuming from the buzzing or Vibes from the Airflow/Screen/Visor. Hard as I try, I cannot ignore it and it becomes a real distraction when blasting through the twisty bits. Visor open or closed, it makes no difference.
I've noticed that the Race Boys wear a little strip of sticking plaster on their nose as was wondering if this was related.
Any help or insights would be appreciated.

The little strip is so that they keep the airways open - not for itchy noses.

I would suggest seeing a doctor about it - never know what advice they might have!

I wouldn't be at all surprised if it's an allergic reaction to airborne particles (pollen, dust, etc).

You're possibly copping a lot more of these irritants riding a bike than you would driving along in a car (well, unless you drive with all the windows down and your head out the window), particularly if you're out in the country and it's dry weather.

Dont ask me how I know this but...
Get yaself one of those little nose hair trimmers ... the breeze is blowing up you nose and the hairs are tickling as they move.

I sneeze alot in spring. Apparently there is a "Pollen forecast" too...

Strange.

If you can't get to the doctor try any of Telnase, Rhinochort, Beconase, Azep (Azep leaves a bad taste but works well). It could also be that your nose is drying out, in that case there is some saline spray stuff that you can get, I forget that its called.

You know, it's funny you bring this up. Everytime I put my helmet on, my nose gets itchy. It's not my nostril hairs because I get those waxed, and I don't have a problem with allergies. Besides that, it's always right on the end of my nose.

Drives me insane!

kwakarider00 wrote:Hey Guys.
Quite regularly, but not all the time, I get a terribly itchy Nose - I'm assuming from the buzzing or Vibes from the Airflow/Screen/Visor. Hard as I try, I cannot ignore it and it becomes a real distraction when blasting through the twisty bits. Visor open or closed, it makes no difference.
I've noticed that the Race Boys wear a little strip of sticking plaster on their nose as was wondering if this was related.
Any help or insights would be appreciated.

I too suffer from this affliction, thought it was just me. Sort of nice to know that others also have this problem if you know what I mean.
I just throw the visor open and scratch away but as kwakarider00 says it gets very difficult when riding in the twisty bits, I shall try some of the suggestions mentioned, thanks.

Neil

Yep i get this alot too.

Most of the time its one of my dogs hairs that has found its way into my Helmet.

[quote="aardvark"] It's not my nostril hairs because I get those waxed,
quote]

Pls explain

zxsixr03 wrote:

aardvark wrote: It's not my nostril hairs because I get those waxed,

Pls explain

Wax, nostril hairs.... what needs to be explained?

well those little strips of tape are actualy to keep the sinus opena nd allow you to breath clearly.

mybe try taking an anti histemene befor eyou ride, taht helps my friend

greeny wrote:Yep i get this alot too.

Most of the time its one of my dogs hairs that has found its way into my Helmet.

mate if she heaqrs u call her that u will be sleeping in the garage for a month.....

oh..u actually have a dog??

yea id suggest cleaning ur lid out..even a few loose hairs can cause itchyness...

kellz wrote:.

mybe try taking an anti histemene befor eyou ride, taht helps my friend

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ZX9R King wrote:

kellz wrote:.

mybe try taking an anti histemene befor eyou ride, taht helps my friend

WARNING: May cause drowsiness. DO NOT operate machinery. May have adverse effects on alcohol.

You can buy non-drwosy anti-histamine tablets, such as Clarama, Claratyne or Telfast. They aren't quite as effective as the original preperations such as Phernegan, but they will do the job.