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Stuffy Nose, Dry Nose, Dry Eyes
I've had 'stuffy' nose for almost 14 years. had a septoplasty and turbinectomy 12 yrs ago which didnt really help. had 2 turbinate reductions (RFIT) in the past yr which helped for a month or two each time. ironically, the right side, which doctors have identified to be a clearer passage, is the one that always feels 'blocked'. finally, the doctors suggested it to be dry nose as the symptoms worsen when I exercise (due to increased breathing), drink alcohol and after a meal (dehydration). *however i usually feel better for a day after I consume alcohol*
I was prescribed with nasal gels which caused diarrhea due to the Macrogol, as I've had to apply it almost every 30 min. tried nasal mists which weren't very effective on me, especially in the mornings, made things worse actually. I don't know if I have empty nose syndrome from all the turbinate removal/reduction or whether i have a combination of sinus/allergic rhinutis. Idk. I'm at my wits end and could really use some help. Thank You.
P.S.. For the past 6 months, I've had chronic dry eyes, which i suspect is related to my nose issue. I alleviate this by 'forcing' yawns. I realize i do not yawn naturally unless i force myself to (by closing my mouth and breathing through my nose). i also do not snore, ever.
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Hi, I’ve been dealing with what feels like a sinus infection that has dry eyes/dry nose as part of my symptoms for two years (also have fever, shooting pains in head, exhaustion). I was recently put on augmentin and fluconazole and it’s made a giant difference. I’m two weeks into the treatment and feel 85% better. I’ve stumped every doctor I’ve seen, and my CT scans look ok (just show inflammation), so I think they gave me these meds to humor me. I’m also taking serrapeptase which supposedly can help with biofilm type infections. To be clear, I’ve had 12 rounds of antibiotics in the past two years which always made me feel a bit better, but not all the way. In all my research I started to wonder if I had a fungal infection too. Not sure if any of this applies to you, but I hope you get better!
So sorry to hear what you have been going through . Sounds like you should be on an ant-inflammatory diet. Antibiotics work for inflammation because our immune system sort of shuts down when we are taking them. Have you been tested for allergies and foods?
Do you eat dairy and gluten? Those are two categories of foods that can cause inflammation. How is your gut?
1. Eye Irritation and Discharge:
The patient has a history of sleeping with their eyes open, leading to frequent dryness, itching, and white eye discharge. Light sensitivity exacerbates the symptoms, suggesting chronic irritation, possibly due to environmental exposure, allergies, or an underlying infection.
2. Sneezing, Swelling, and Mucus Production:
Estifanos has reported persistent sneezing and noticeable swelling, particularly around the nasal passages and possibly affecting the eyes. Excessive mucus production has also been a significant concern. These symptoms have been ongoing for 5 months and are suggestive of chronic inflammation, possibly due to allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, or a respiratory infection.
3. Nasal Symptoms and Sensation of Brain Pressure:
The patient also describes sensations of pressure in the brain, accompanied by unusual smells, which could indicate sinus involvement, further complicated by the persistent sneezing and mucus buildup.
@estifanos, welcome. Is this a medical report that you received from your doctor? Did you get a diagnosis or do you need to go for further testing?