Sinus Issues

[Simple Man]

Does anyone else have constant sinus issues? Bad enough to have something done about it?

I've had bad sinus problems all my life. I've had 2 sinus infections in the last 2 months. I also have snoring problems and I'm wondering if it's related. Has anyone been to a specialist for this type of thing? Anyone had the sinus surgery?

I'm sick of being sick all the time and want to do something about it. Can anyone recommend a specialist in the Houston area?

Thanks!

[lesson 101]

I do, I can't hardy ever sleep on my right side cause it closes my nostral too much to breathe. I don't like seeing doctors so I just sleep on my back or left side. Been like that most of my life. I maybe get 2 months out of the year I can breathe free and clear.

[Death from Above]

Sounds like polyps. Go see an ear nose and throat specialist.

It is definitely life changing when you can breathe and smell right.

[TxArcheo]

i had a bad run with my sinuses a few years ago, thought my issues were allergy related so i tried every allergy med and decongestant on the shelves...none worked so i finally gave in and went to see an allergy Dr. I was tested and discovered i was not significantly allergic to anything to be causing my sinus issues. After MRIs to check for structural issues were clear my Dr. finally suspected i was having acid reflux during the night...essentially stomach acid making it's way up to my sinuses and irritating them and causing them to swell. he put me on an acid reflux med and my sinus problems have been resolved and i have less heartburn as a bonus!

anyhow, just thought i would share a crazy resolution to my issues...never would have thought that stomach acid was causing all of my problems.

good luck.

[holdem]

Nasonex from Dr.

[SUMMIT3]

Some kind of spray works great,as long as you keep them moist your good.

[duckmanep]

saline squirt bottle thingy helps me out

[ItsLeo]

My sinuses were almost completely destroyed in a car accident 10 years ago.

I had 70% blockage on one side and 30% blockage on the other. It took five years to get insurance to agree to pay for the surgery. They did a total rebuild of both sides. It was absolutely worth having! Didn't realize just how bad it was until after the surgery. Then I was really mad it took so long to get done.

Go see an ENT (Ear Nose Throat specialist). If you snore, be honest about it, tell them. They will tell you what the options are for your case. Expect a CT scan and maybe even a sleep study before they give you options.

Good luck. For me it was absolutely worth it.

[Bowhunter4l1fe]

Get a Neti Pot. These little dudes are the greatest things since pockets on a tee-shirt. use it before bed and first thing in the morning and you will feel like a million bucks.

http://www.webmd.com/allergies/sinus-pain-pressure-11/neti-pots

[BrandonH]

You need to go see an ENT about it. There is a long list of issues that could he causing your problems. I have had 5 sinus surgeries and still have major problems breathing and sleeping.

[Simple Man]

Thanks for the replies!! I am definitely going to see a specialist. Believe me, I have the netti pot, saline spray, etc and I still have issues.

[Tommyh]

Get a Neti Pot. These little dudes are the greatest things since pockets on a tee-shirt. use it before bed and first thing in the morning and you will feel like a million bucks.

http://www.webmd.com/allergies/sinus...e-11/neti-pots

using anything but distilled or sterile water, and you will make life hell from the stuff in tap water.

https://www.texasent.com

I'm getting pillars put in for snoring and i have a really big turbinator in my left nostril. everything else was just allergies.