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Extremely Dry Sinuses

Posted by marjoriem @marjoriem, Jan 10 4:35pm

I have been dealing with extremely dry sinuses and post nasal drip for the past 5 years and cannot find a remedy. My ENT is no help! I also have Acid Reflux and GERD and know that the acid comes back up in my throat and my ENT says that the mucous in my throat is not post nasal drip, it's from the acid reflux, however, I totally disagree. Yes I have the acid reflux but I can tell that the mucous in my throat is from my sinuses. I get headaches and always have blood in my nose and dried blood. I use saline nasal moisture spray, Mucinex and a humidifier at night. Nose sprays like Flonase and antihistamines only dry out my sinuses more. I am desperate and appreciate any feedback on successful remedies.

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mookie99 | @mookie99 | Mar 23 1:12pm

Do yours get so dry throat burn or headache?

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mookie99 | @mookie99 | Mar 24 8:29pm
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@pml

I have had a dry nose for years and it also bleeds sometimes. I use Mupirocin and it works great! You need a prescription to get it. Also if I run our of Mupirocin, I use Neosporin which is an over the counter ointment. It works pretty well but not as good as Mupirocin. I also put Mentholatum in my nose every night when I go to bed. It keeps my nose moist and helps me breathe.
I hope this helps.
PML

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How long can you use this for .

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pml | @pml | Mar 24 9:57pm
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@mookie99

How long can you use this for .

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Hi,
I've used Mupirocin and Neosporin for at least 25 years. I never run out. The Mupirocin is the most effective. It will clear things up for a few months but then you have to start using it again. It's by prescription. You want to ask your doctor for Mupirocin Ointment USP, 2%. The Neosporin is over the counter and not as effective but pretty good. Mentholatum is good too and over the counter. I hope things work out for you!
PML

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mookie99 | @mookie99 | Mar 25 7:40am
In reply to @pml "Hi, I've used Mupirocin and Neosporin for at least 25 years. I never run out. The..." + (show)
@pml

Hi,
I've used Mupirocin and Neosporin for at least 25 years. I never run out. The Mupirocin is the most effective. It will clear things up for a few months but then you have to start using it again. It's by prescription. You want to ask your doctor for Mupirocin Ointment USP, 2%. The Neosporin is over the counter and not as effective but pretty good. Mentholatum is good too and over the counter. I hope things work out for you!
PML

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My Dr gave me this yesterday .you use it for dry sinuses? Do you put your way up in your nose or the edge

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pml | @pml | Mar 25 1:22pm
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@mookie99

My Dr gave me this yesterday .you use it for dry sinuses? Do you put your way up in your nose or the edge

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I put it inside my nose; especially on the sore spot. I do that several times a day or whenever it's needed. Mupirocin is also good for healing any cuts or infections you may have besides a problem with your nose. I react to a lot of medications but Mupirocin doesn't bother me at all. There are no side effects.
I wish you the best.
PML

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jnmy | @jnmy | Mar 25 3:28pm

@marjoriem
I don’t usually respond to this group but I saw your earlier post. Do you have a cough with the mucus? Were you diagnosed by the ENT with “thick mucus”?

Just a head’s up that if you have excessive mucus and a cough and sinus pressure etc, be vigilant if you get an upper respiratory infection.

Have your doctor or ENT treat these infections properly (if bacterial based, you probably need antibiotics) to ensure any bacterial infections don’t become lower respiratory or lung based.

Hope you get more answers.

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