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Extremely Dry Sinuses

Posted by marjoriem @marjoriem, Jan 10, 2025

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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covidstinks2023 | @covidstinks2023 | Dec 10, 2025

I use a cool mist humidifer & AYR saline mist and it helps tremendously. Blessings & Prayers...

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m4tt | @m4tt | 4 days ago

I'm in a similar boat. Had surgery to correct a deviated septum and nose blocking while sleeping. At first there seemed little improvement but as time past my nose issues have become so much worse than before. Wake up constantly through the night with inflammed sinus (completly shut) and dry mouth. Tried all sorts of products nose sprays and devices. Seen multiple ENTs they don't see an issue and can't offer any help. My nose never runs, I get postnasal drip daily with crust accumulated in my throat, dry sinuses, headaches/migraines. Every day is a struggle. There needs to be some sort of operation to correct it. If you find a solution please post.

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francinette21 | @francinette21 | 1 day ago
In reply to @marjoriem "Thank you for your feedback. Your sinus issues sound identical to mine. Years of allergies, allergy..." + (show)
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Thank you for your feedback. Your sinus issues sound identical to mine. Years of allergies, allergy shots, and sinus surgery. I have been to 2 different ENT and I've had CT scans and Nasal Endoscopies and they offer nothing new from what I have tried and are already doing. I was told after sinus surgery not to use Antihistamines because it makes dry sinuses worse as well as Flonase and the other nasal sprays. I really wonder if this extreme dryness is a side effect of the sinus surgery. In addition to the sinus issues, I have GERD, silent acid reflux, hiatal hernia, and esophagus motility issues. I have tried various PPI's with no success and are in discussion with my Gastro doctor for surgery options. Thanks again and take care.

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@marjoriem
May I ask What kind of surgery are you having?

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