@justrosie

Hi, I have CVID-Common Variable Immune Deficiency- I get anywhere from 6-8 sinus infections a year! I'm on subcutaneous infusions weekly now, so I am doing better, I get around 3-4 now a year, which is better. I see a Rhinologist here at Cleveland Clinic, she is wonderful, a specialist in the ENT field. She has me doing a sinus rinse daily- the netti pot or navage or the squeeze bottle and then after that I use Ayr Nasal Gel on a qtip and then I gently put it in my nose and apply the gel inside my nose and I do the gel 2 x daily. She did prescribe me the Mupirocin first and told me to use it 2 times a day for 2 weeks on the qtip and apply it to inside of my nose. My nose is very dry, the key is to keep it moist! I thought I had Sjorjen's and went to Rheumatologist and she said No, I don't have it. I also have Hashimoto's too. The navage is great, a lot of cleaning the supplies afterwards. I prefer the netti pot, is my favorite with Xlear solution that I purchase online-it doesn't burn my nose like the normal solution powder. Try using a netti pot, navage or the squeeze bottle daily to rinse your nose out. The Ayr gel is over the counter, so you can go buy that at a pharmacy or grocery store. It comes in a tube. I have the Xlear nose spray too, Dr. prescribed me flonase which I use also- I'm using both. I have an air purifier and it really helps, I got a medical grade one-Austin Air- pricey but it is worth it. Make sure you are cleaning out your humidifier, so mold doesn't grow. Switch to another ENT Dr, request for a CT scan if you continue to have problems, go to a Functional Medicine Dr to request for food testing/allergy or intolerance and get allergy testing at regular allergy Dr, both are needed, as you get 2 different results back. I am gluten free, dairy free and now egg/soy free. Look for a Rhinologist, specialist, if you can find one in your area. What are you allergic to? I'm allergic to a lot outdoors-trees, grass, mold, pollen, ragweed. I wear a mask when I am outdoors now, and it has helped tremendously. If you are like me, then I would suggest the mask. Hope this helps you out! Hope you feel better!