Hello,
I have been plagued with sinus infections for years. Seems like every cold I get goes directly into a sinus infection. It is like the mucus is stuck in my sinus' and just won't come out.
In 2000, I had a sinus problem that lasted about 2 1/2 months. My current sinus infection has lasted 2 weeks. I would like to find out a way stop this or at least make sure it does not last 2 months.
In the past I have seen ear/nose/ throat doctors, had xrays, CT scans and whatever they could think of, but no obstructions, etc.
This time, I have already undergone one round of strong antibiotics- Zithromax, but still feel congested and awful. I believe I have gone from cold to sinus infection to flu, yet the sinus infection still lingers. Afer researching the internet, I even irrigated my sinus' with an over the counter medication. But the fluid does not flow through like the instructions said it would.
I am really tired of this. I have not been swimming or working out.
Does anyone out there know a cure?
All clogged up.
Parents
Former Member
I hear you - all colds go directly to my sinuses too. And like you, I've been throught the round of ears/nose/throat doctors, antibiotics, sprays, you name it. What I've come up with is a list of things that help...although nothing is the magic cure.
1. lots and lots of water (drink it, I mean!)
2. "steam" your face, trying to breathe through your nose. Add cammomile, mint, or ginger to the steam water.
3. massage your sinuses - it can help break up the congestion. Be sure to wash your hands before and after (bugs can enter through your eyes)
4. a saline nose spray - all that congestion dries your sinus tissues.
5. be vigilant about dust mites and mold: wash your sheets, mattress cover, and pillowcases in hot water and dry them in the dryer.
6. keep the house dusted and vaccuumed. best bet is to get someone else to do this. (as of yet, I haven't been able to convince my health insurance company that a cleaning lady is a medical expense...)
7. Get outside; breathe fresh air as much as possible.
8. A nasal steroid spray can help relieve the irrated sinus tissues, but it won't cure the infection.
Good luck from a fellow sufferer
I hear you - all colds go directly to my sinuses too. And like you, I've been throught the round of ears/nose/throat doctors, antibiotics, sprays, you name it. What I've come up with is a list of things that help...although nothing is the magic cure.
1. lots and lots of water (drink it, I mean!)
2. "steam" your face, trying to breathe through your nose. Add cammomile, mint, or ginger to the steam water.
3. massage your sinuses - it can help break up the congestion. Be sure to wash your hands before and after (bugs can enter through your eyes)
4. a saline nose spray - all that congestion dries your sinus tissues.
5. be vigilant about dust mites and mold: wash your sheets, mattress cover, and pillowcases in hot water and dry them in the dryer.
6. keep the house dusted and vaccuumed. best bet is to get someone else to do this. (as of yet, I haven't been able to convince my health insurance company that a cleaning lady is a medical expense...)
7. Get outside; breathe fresh air as much as possible.
8. A nasal steroid spray can help relieve the irrated sinus tissues, but it won't cure the infection.
Good luck from a fellow sufferer
