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treatment resistant chronic sinusitis

Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) | Last Active: Mar 11 9:08pm | Replies (28)

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My sympathies...chronic sinusitis isn't fatal but is life-changing, for sure. My sinus issues began after I contracted CDiff -- after a hospital outpatient surgery, I feel sure. It's worsened over a decade-plus, getting so bad 2-3 years ago that my fourth ENT, head of the department, first did a balloon procedure, which did nothing, then an antrostomy to enlarge the maxillary openings. On the heels of that surgery, I contracted Covid for the first time. Things have gone downhill since then. 2023 was bad. I was sick at least half the year -- PND, maxillary pressure, gag coughing, fatigue, dizziness, body aches. It would come and go and come back again. I just had thorough blood workup. Turns out my IgG and some pneumococcal levels are somewhat low, meaning weakened immunity. So is that why my body is unable to shake this syndrome? On the other hand, it occurs to me that maybe the whole thing is Long Covid (dizziness was my big Covid symptom). I'll be seeing an immunologist soon for yet another opinion. Anyone else believe their sinusitis is a manifestation of Long Covid? Thanks for any input!

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Absolutely COVID can make sinuses worse. My immune system took a big hit after COVID. I am more prone to sinus infections since having COVID. I have a new ENT that has put me on a compounded medication that is mixed in with my saline solution to irrigate my sinuses. It has helped me not to have so many sinus infections. I had 6 last year. The solution is a prescription, but, it helps. It is called:Mupirocin/Budesonide 20 mg/0.6 mg capsule. This is out of pocket since it has to come from a compounding pharmacy.

I've had sinus issues since the early 80's along with allergies. I had sinus surgery in 1995. I learned that if you have a sinus infection that hangs on, its best to ask the ENT to culture your sinus and see what type of bacteria you are growing as then the right antibiotic can be administered.

I empathize with you. Sinus problems care tiring, painful and hard to treat. I wish you the best. Prayers....