I am so very sorry you are suffering. Yes, it does sound very similar to my symptoms. I WISH I had some great news to share on my progress, but unfortunately, I have not found relief yet. One ENT suggested I check into having the two holes in my septum repaired, as that may help my issues greatly. He said that may be more the source of the snoring upon exhale, which is disrupting my sleep.
I am interested in exploring stem cell injections and possibly an implant. However, it is so hard to find a doctor to do this. It is understandable people are disappointed when these procedures don’t provide them with relief, but I think people need to understand these treatments are experimental, and for a physician to have the courage to at least try is a blessing! All the negative social media posts ripping on docs who are “crooks” because the procedure wasn’t successful is driving doctors AWAY from trying to help us!! There are so few who even try. For me, my life is so disrupted that I am willing to try something if there is a chance it will help.
I have tried all the “easy” at home treatments like sinus rinses and moisturizing nasal sprays, but it has not helped. One ENT prescribed an inhaled antibiotic/anti-fungal, which is somewhat helpful for the recurring sinus infections, but to me that is only a temporary fix.
I called Mayo Clinic in Rochester, and I was told none of their ENTs truant ENS. That as shocking and demoralizing. I always though Mayo Clinic could fix anything!
Are you having any troublesome accumulation of muses at the back of your throat? I did find a helpful exercise for that. Also, one reason my snoring when I exhale is bad is that the airflow in my nose is so disrupted, that mucus is moved along and distributed like usual. Instead it sits in pockets in my sinuses. Removing that mucus is helpful.
I am not sure if any of this is helpful to you. I just want to encourage you — keep looking for a specialist, keep trying anything suggested ( if safe) and don’t give up!