I have been dealing with my own personal hell for sometime now and I cannot get this sinus problem to go away. So far, I've gone through three antibiotic treatments, prescription decongestants, and daily sinus rinses but to no avail. Has anyone had sinus surgery and if so would you recommend it? I sure would like to clear this up because my wife and my brother wrote a song about me, and it goes "Daddy's got a snot box, Momma never sleeps at night!" That's seriously how bad it is. Thanks in advance for the help!
2006-07-18 07:47:16 · 5 answers · asked by Melarro 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Corticosteroids. If you have intense inflammation of your sinuses, your doctor may prescribe a corticosteroid. Doctors commonly prescribe nasal corticosteroid sprays, but severe inflammatory sinusitis may require oral corticosteroids. Your doctor may prescribe corticosteroid pills to try to shrink the inflamed sinus membranes, then recommend a corticosteroid nasal spray to prevent them from swelling again.
Antibiotics. Chronic sinusitis may require a long period of antibiotic treatment. You may need to take antibiotics for a minimum of four weeks, and for as long as 12 weeks.
If your condition doesn't improve with medications, your doctor may recommend surgery. Surgically enlarging a narrow sinus passage or removing a bone or polyp that's blocking a passage will allow better drainage, making an infection less likely. Your doctor may perform surgery using a thin, flexible tube called an endoscope.
Newer treatments are continually being studied. For example, some studies have examined the role of nasal antifungal medications in treating chronic sinusitis. Initial results looked promising, with as many as 75 percent of people experiencing some relief from their symptoms. More study is needed, however, because another study found no effect from the treatment.
2006-07-18 07:52:35 · answer #1 · answered by sunraysalapati 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Have you tried Breath Right Strips? This helps alleviate pressure, helps reduce inflammation and opens you sinus cavity to allow better air flow. The also stops most peoples snoring problems.
2006-07-18 07:54:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may be developing a dependency on your med's. Your nose may not be able to do the job on it's own anymore. Why don't you try laying off the "nose candy" for a couple of weeks and see if your nose starts doing it's own thing again.
2006-07-18 07:52:07 · answer #3 · answered by wild_orchid_1988 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Any relief of symptoms you've seen or perceived is entirely coincidental.
2016-03-16 01:34:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
See another doctor.
2006-07-18 08:01:50 · answer #5 · answered by Balthor 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try this link....
http://cms.clevelandclinic.org/ccfpulmonary/
2006-07-18 07:57:49 · answer #6 · answered by JOHNNY D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋