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.
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I have a chronic low grade sinusitis. Not a lot of congestion, but enough, just enough to block the breathing some, and give you a nagging sinus headache, and flare up 2-3-4 times a year...
After years and years of sinus infections and them turning into bronchitis etc...
My ENT has given me Flonase to keep the allergies at bay.
I take a sudafed in the morning so I can breathe (when I'm out of flonase).
For flareups, I get Ceftin (Antibiotic) it's good for low grade infections, and has good bone (sinus) penetration, which many anti-biotics do not.
Yea, I had the CT scan, and the rhinoscopies and all kinds of stuff, no blockages, polyps or any other things that the doc suspected. Just slightly thicker mucus than normal, which tends to make the bacteria very happy.
Cross my fingers, it's been about 3 years since any major infections. Seems like I have it under control now. Among other things, I make sure I'm well hydrated, and any other things (like food allergies) that might cause the fluids to start thickening.
I have a chronic low grade sinusitis. Not a lot of congestion, but enough, just enough to block the breathing some, and give you a nagging sinus headache, and flare up 2-3-4 times a year...
After years and years of sinus infections and them turning into bronchitis etc...
My ENT has given me Flonase to keep the allergies at bay.
I take a sudafed in the morning so I can breathe (when I'm out of flonase).
For flareups, I get Ceftin (Antibiotic) it's good for low grade infections, and has good bone (sinus) penetration, which many anti-biotics do not.
Yea, I had the CT scan, and the rhinoscopies and all kinds of stuff, no blockages, polyps or any other things that the doc suspected. Just slightly thicker mucus than normal, which tends to make the bacteria very happy.
Cross my fingers, it's been about 3 years since any major infections. Seems like I have it under control now. Among other things, I make sure I'm well hydrated, and any other things (like food allergies) that might cause the fluids to start thickening.
