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i've always had terrible allergies (nose and throat), but after moving from a humid state (virginia) to the dry desert of california, they got worse and my nose got REALLY dry. i usually have postnasal, still do, but now i also have that full stuffy feeling you get with a sinus infection in my face and forehead, and sometimes popped ears, is it possible for me to have a sinus infection, or could these just be different allergies? i feel fine otherwise, and i know sinus infections usually cause pain dont they? it takes FOREVER to get an ENT appt here, so i figured i'd ask in the meantime!

2006-10-18 13:16:25 · 6 answers · asked by crazydaisyodu 3 in Health Diseases & Conditions Allergies

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I have severe allergies, I lived in the midwest for years and only had sinus infections a few times a year. Well we moved to Phoenix for a great job. I wasn't there a month and had what seemed like one long sinus infection. There wasn't a period longer than two weeks that I wasn't on one antibiotic or another. Try a humidifier in your house especially in your bedroom at night. I also found a product called nasal comfort, helps keep the inside of your nose moist. What happens is the lack of humidity on top of the allergies makes your nasal passages swell up, you get no drainage at all just a tremendous amount of pressure in your head. Also see if your Doc will prescribe an antihistamine/decongestant for you..I take clarinex D every day plus Singlair which also helps the allergies even though its a asthma medicine. When it gets really bad I add nasonex to the mix a steroidal spray that helps the swelling in my sinuses. Good luck I feel for you!! After a year we moved back to the midwest...it was that or allergy shots that can take years to be effective...no thanks!

2006-10-18 19:25:04 · answer #1 · answered by missy23397 2 · 0 0

I've had my fair share of sinus infections. I do believe that to have a true 'infection' bacteria develops in the mucus which gets into the lungs eventually. Also the more colourful the mucus the more likely you have an infection! BIG GREEN...TIME TO CLEAN!!! This calls for a course of antibiotics. I think that just the 'stuffy' feeling is either pressure or the start of an infection.
Try acupuncture, that is if you are brave enough!!! I'm not sure I would be;-) My mothers friend who had terrible allergies (she was also a BIG smoker...)when for an acupuncture session. She went home and sat at the dinner table and complained about it being a waste of time and money. 1 hour later...she felt as if someone had turned on the 'taps' to her nose. She was streaming forever and went through boxes of tissues! After that she has never nearly had such bad problems w/ 'stuffiness' again!

2006-10-18 21:03:19 · answer #2 · answered by Calisam 2 · 0 0

Yeah, u need to saline your nose daily .
Allergy season is here, and u are suffering like most humans.
Try home remedies first, rub some camphor on head and fill an empty drink bottle with hot water, put a hot rag under the bottle and try to feel better.

2006-10-18 20:56:12 · answer #3 · answered by sunflare63 7 · 0 0

YOu know what // My close friend, Kevin suffers sinus infection for last seven years. He said that he has to be careful with germs everywhere when he works a general contractor? I would never go and try products. YOu need to be consulted by specialist like ENT .

2006-10-18 20:25:48 · answer #4 · answered by ☃FrostyGal♪♬♪ 4 · 0 0

I tried alfalfa for my sinus headaches and infections. I take 9 a day 3 in the morning,3 at lunch, and 3 at night I find it really helps me I order them from Shaklee I find they work the best for me.

2006-10-19 01:30:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

You've probably got a bit of blocked sinus....if it's infected, you'll be blowing out green stuff....and lots of it!

2006-10-18 21:41:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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