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Sinus infection, already deal with bad seasonal allergies

Posted by zubedude @zubedude, 6 days ago

I developed a really bad sinus infection that started out with a sore throat. Nose completely stuffed and draining into throat. Can't get decent sleep. Constantly waking up even with Night Quil. Exhausted. I basically can't breathe at night. Can only sleep with mouth open and that is not working out too well. This is day 3 now. I already deal with bad seasonal allergies, but now both nostrils are clogged and draining. It is much worse at night when the humidity goes up to 90 here. I really don't want to go on antibiotics. Not even sure that will help. Anything recommendations? What has worked for you?

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jdwelch2025 | @jdwelch2025 | 3 days ago
In reply to @dlo56 "@jdwelch2025 I just purchased Neilmed sinus rinse and I really think it is helping along with..." + (show)
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I just purchased Neilmed sinus rinse and I really think it is helping along with prescribed fluticasone 50mg and montelukast 10mg.
I had a terrible sinus infection that has lasted over two months so I am hoping these new meds help get rid of it. The headache and terrible smell was intense.
What I think is important, which Neilmed highlighted was to always clean the nozzle after each use. Neilmed has detachable nozzles.

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@dlo56
My ENT strongly recommends daily nasal rinse with Neilmed or neti pot, for pretty much everyone with any congestion/sinus issues. I prefer Neilmed, it's easier for me to use. My ENT also said in my case I should use it twice daily if possible due to my symptoms, but of course everyone is different. I use it year round now because I never know when allergies will set me off, and my doctors are fine with that regimen. It took a while to get used to using the rinse, but now I really like it because my fairly chronic congestion is helped by it.

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phxbarb | @phxbarb | 3 days ago
In reply to @zubedude "@sueinmn it was definitely triggered by seasonal allergies. We are number two in the country right..." + (show)
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@sueinmn it was definitely triggered by seasonal allergies. We are number two in the country right now with the highest pollen count. My ENT wants me to do surgery.

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@zubedude For a while, we were number 1 in the highest pollen numbers in the US. I am in Prescott AZ. But it rained so pollen has decreased. I had sinus surgery and it has helped me a lot. But the recovery is very very long. I was congested for 4 months. Then I had thick brownish/black glue like stuff coming from my head. Now at least I can breathe all night long. I didn't realize I was so compromised previously. No wonder I was always tired. Yes, allergies definitely do matter. An ENT can be very helpful.

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dlo56 | @dlo56 | 3 days ago
In reply to @jdwelch2025 "@dlo56 My ENT strongly recommends daily nasal rinse with Neilmed or neti pot, for pretty much..." + (show)
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@dlo56
My ENT strongly recommends daily nasal rinse with Neilmed or neti pot, for pretty much everyone with any congestion/sinus issues. I prefer Neilmed, it's easier for me to use. My ENT also said in my case I should use it twice daily if possible due to my symptoms, but of course everyone is different. I use it year round now because I never know when allergies will set me off, and my doctors are fine with that regimen. It took a while to get used to using the rinse, but now I really like it because my fairly chronic congestion is helped by it.

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@jdwelch2025 yes the Neilmed seems to be helping me. I am over using any other nasal spray that can be contaminated.

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hraka13 | @hraka13 | 3 days ago

Are you using nasal spray for decongesting? It can dry out your mucus membranes which can lead to a sinus infection. When my nose gets too dry I use saline nasal spray. It helps heal your sinuses and can bring down swelling, too

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dlo56 | @dlo56 | 3 days ago

Two different antibiotics did it help my sinus infection. I can relate to the nighttime congestion.
Hope you feel better soon.

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