Recently got pointed to this video, the first in a series of flying tips from author Dan Pink, and was left wondering what is really going on here, if anything.
Pink’s Travel Tip #1: Never get sick again | Daniel Pink
In the video, you're told the best way to avoid getting a cold from flying is to smear antiseptic goop in both your nostrils before you board. But is it really the antiseptic that is preventing you from getting sick, or just the moisturizing effect of the goop that allows your nose to work the way it is supposed to in the extremely dry cabin air? Would plain old Vaseline work just as well?
Anyone try this?