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Pseudomonas in sinuses
I have been battling pseudomonas for over 3 years. I've had 4 sinus surgeries since late 2020 and had bone removed. I've been hospitalized twice for 2 weeks each time and given ceftolozane-tazobactum, I was treated at home with cefepime by IV twice, and Meropenem one time by IV. I have tried tobramycin in nasal rinse and I'm now using cefepime in my nasal rinse. I am treated by an Infectious Disease doctor and ENT. I've also used several oral antibiotics. My quality of life has been adversely affected by this chronic infection. I was also tested by a immunologist, but no issues detected. I'm desperate to be rid of this infection and enjoy life again. Has anyone successfully defeated this bacteria? Mine is multi-drug resistant. Any hope and advice is welcomed.
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My suggestion is to lookup uses for CHLORINE DIOXIDE. Also, there is a product called SNOOT with ClO2 as an ingredient. It cleared my sinusitis in just 2 nights.
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2 ReactionsThank you, I will try definitely try this.
Thanks for the suggestion. I ordered the two-ingredient chlorine dioxide you mix and then, as I understand, add a drop or two to your nasal rinse. This product was about one-quarter the price of the brand-name Snoot. Can't wait to see if it works on my pseudomonas! My references included: https://mastermineralsolutions.com/uncategorized/how-to-use-chlorine-dioxide-for-ears-nose-and-eyes and an application for product patent: https://patents.google.com/patent/EP2525802A2/en
The Snoot brand is expensive but worth the money since it's so easy to mix and comes with its own nasal spray bottle. I hope it helps you. Keep us updated!
@magsusan When I was at Mayo for spine surgery, before surgery, they had me use the topical antibiotic ointment mupirocin in my nostrils twice a day for awhile to make sure there would be no staff infection. That works great every time I get a sinus infection and I can clear it in a couple days before it moves to my lungs. My doctors let me have a prescription for it. I don't know if it helps what you have, but just a thought.
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1 ReactionMy ENT has me add a tiny blob of mupiricin to my nasal rinse along with the saline + budesonide + 1 drip of baby shampoo when I have infection.