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Sinus infection, already deal with bad seasonal allergies
I developed a really bad sinus infection that started out with a sore throat. Nose completely stuffed and draining into throat. Can't get decent sleep. Constantly waking up even with Night Quil. Exhausted. I basically can't breathe at night. Can only sleep with mouth open and that is not working out too well. This is day 3 now. I already deal with bad seasonal allergies, but now both nostrils are clogged and draining. It is much worse at night when the humidity goes up to 90 here. I really don't want to go on antibiotics. Not even sure that will help. Anything recommendations? What has worked for you?
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@sueinmn it was definitely triggered by seasonal allergies. We are number two in the country right now with the highest pollen count. My ENT wants me to do surgery.
@dlo56 thank you for sharing your healing journey. I do the netty pot daily. It’s the post nasal drip at 3:00 am that is wrecking my sleep. The nasal sprays make it worse.
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2 Reactions@jdwelch2025
I just purchased Neilmed sinus rinse and I really think it is helping along with prescribed fluticasone 50mg and montelukast 10mg.
I had a terrible sinus infection that has lasted over two months so I am hoping these new meds help get rid of it. The headache and terrible smell was intense.
What I think is important, which Neilmed highlighted was to always clean the nozzle after each use. Neilmed has detachable nozzles.
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5 Reactions@zubedude This sounds like time to consult an ENT (otolaryngologist or Ear Nose & Throat specialist.) A few simple tests can identify the source of the problem, and not all treatments require prescription antibiotics. Many times, they are triggered by allergies or environmental irritants.
Have you consulted an ENT?
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3 Reactions@zubedude I have your symptoms to a degree. Chronic stuffy sinuses. Went to an ENT. She prescribed generic Flonase. It helped somewhat, but not all the time. I decided to take a step back and started using Saline spray in each nostril, two or three times a day(one at bed time). I am now sleeping pretty much through the night without sinus problems. Only when the sinuses are really bad do I use the Flonase before bed. I like the fact that I am no longer pumping the Flonase into my nose constantly. Not sure if this will help you but it works well for me. I wish you well.
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3 Reactions@jdwelch2025 thank you. Does an increase post nasal drip mean it is getting better?
That sounds terrible, I’m sorry you are experiencing this. I get periodic sinus infections and already have an ENT to contact. If this is new to you I would go to urgent care to get an opinion. I use daily sinus rinses, twice a day morning and night or at least once a day. I periodically take prescribed medication for my bouts. Good luck!
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