Husband has bad sinuses - help!?

Question

My husband is in severe pain with his sinuses and is getting on my sodding nerves. The pain is situated across the top of his nose - sort of between his eyes. He's tried everything to clear it, but nothing seems to help. Can anyone offer any advise bearing in mind that it's 9.30 on a Sunday night so I can't go to the chemist for him.

Answer 1

Steam. And if you have any Vick's, or menthol, or even some rosemary from your herbs and spices rack, stick that into the water. Or lavender from your garden. If there are any anti-histamine tablets in the house, he should take one to reduce the swelling. Make an appointment for the doc in the morning. He has my sympathies - I suffer from this too, and I have a steroid nasal spray that does the trick.

Answer 2

Your husband may have a deviated septum coupled with recurrent sinus infections.

He needs to see an ENT (Ear Nose and Throat specialist). The ENT will likely recommend a CAT scan of the sinuses. If there is a pervasive infection it will likely need to be cleared up with antibiotics.

My last infection was so severe that it spread throughout my sinuses. I had to be on Augmentin (among the most powerful antibiotics) for about a month and a half.

Following the clearing of the infection, I had surgery to correct my deviated septum. The surgery went well and I've felt great sense then - much easier to breath through my nose, dramatic reduction in headaches and no infections to date.

If the infection can't be completely cleared with antibiotics, another surgical procedure to clean out the infection can be performed in conjuntion with the correction of the deviated septum.

Sinus infections can be a threat to your long term health. They are not just a minor inconvenience. Don't play around. I'd recommend doing something aggressive to address this as soon as possible.

Since I've dealt with my problem, my quality of life / how I feel have increased exponentially.

Good luck.

Answer 3

You may want to try sinus pills or a dehumidifier. It is hard for house mites to live during low humidity. Also some central hot-air systems have a built in humidifiers that can make breathing more comfortable. You may also want to try HEPA -stands for High Efficiency Particulate Air-filter.HEPA filters have become increasingly available in many discount home improvement stores.My cousin had sinuses really bad and the doctor had to burn the inside of his nose-because sometimes he would get nose bleeds. They also have that new product that you plug in the wall and it is supposed to have vapors that help with sinuses.It may also be your home so you may want to
Lower the humidity level in the house.
Use fans for proper ventilation.
Clean visible mold from walls and ceilings.
Keep firewood outside since the bark is covered with mold.
Add mold inhibitor to paint before applying if it will be used in a damp environment, especially on brick and cinderblock walls in a basement or shady areas.
Mold tends to grow in closets, as they tend to be dark and damp. Dry shoes and boots before storing. Consider a chemical moisture remover (desiccant) such as calcium carbonate flakes or crystals. One brand is Dri-Out Dome, which is readily available through allergy catalogs and home improvement stores.
Do not carpet the bathroom.
Mold grows in refrigerators. Keep them clean and defrosted. Remove spoiled food, preferably before it gets that way!
Correct seepage or flooding problems and remove water- damaged carpet.
Carpet and pad should not be laid on a concrete floor since this is a great place for moisture to accumulate, resulting in a flourishing population of dust mites and mold.
Remove moldy stored items from the basement and keep it clean.

Answer 4

air purifier, nasal spray, nasal strips, steam.....