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Post Nasal Drip Solution

Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) | Last Active: Jan 9 12:34pm | Replies (55)

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@marjoriem

Oh my goodness! I've had the same issues regarding the post nasal drip drainage. I've been on antibiotics so many times during my life that I lost track. I had sinus surgery years ago (2004) and he removed a benign cyst high up in my nasal passage cleaned out the infection that antibiotics didn't help so I have dealt with this problem for a very long time. I do have acid reflux and have been on different medications but it didn't help the drainage and I quit taking PPI's and have the acid reflux under control by altering my diet. Every CT scan I've had in the last 3 years has shown clear sinuses. Just a few weeks ago I got sick and was put on antibiotic and prednisone and even though I believe what I had was viral, while on the antibiotic and prednisone, I was finally able to expel some of the congestion in my throat. It was very thick and chunky. Nevertheless, I felt a lot better but now the drainage is back since I finished both medications. I also have extremely dry sinus and my nose bleeds if there is a drop in humidity. I do not take antihistamines or nose sprays because it dries out sinus even worse. What are the antifungal meds that you take? Are they prescription?

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I don't take antifungals at all. Blexten is an antihistamine but the only one that has ever worked since it is prescribed especially for post nasal drip. I'm in Canada... despite our medical insurance availability... I do end up paying for this, though it's prescribed. It has made a huge difference for me. Hopefully you will find the same...

Sometimes I take Fluconazole, and sometimes Itraconazole. Both are prescription. I also often add about 1/2 to 1 tsp hydrogen peroxide to my nasal rinses (which I do once a day) in the hopes that it will kill whatever is lingering in my sinuses. I'd like to note that no ENT has helped me with any of this, it's only my allergist who seems to care that it's not right. And even with that, I will occasionally just try things on my own since I can't get any help. The hydrogen peroxide was my idea after researching as best I could on the internet. I could rant about the ENT system -- but I'll save it.