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Nasal Dryness or something else?

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MarieHorn
MarieHorn

Two weeks ago, I woke up with pain in my left nostril.  I thought it was a pimple and would go away, but the pain is shooting into my left eye and temple area off and on.  Is this nasal dryess I am experiencing or could it be something more serious?  It is strange that I suddenly felt it over night.  I have history of polyp in this area but wasn't big enough to cause a concern 2 years ago.  I am trying to keep area moist with argan and almond sweet/vitamin e oil but hear that I shouldn't keep doing that, lipoid pneumonia may result in repeat use.  Saline spray makes it worse.  I will go in eventually to check it out, but this ENT Dr. I have usually blows me off.  He is not the compassionate type and to see another specialist is an hour away.  Any suggestions on what to do?  Tired of the pain.

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  • efrain34417
    efrain34417 MarieHorn

    Posted

    Hi

    The only thing that helps me temporarily is to steam water and lower my head in the pot then I place a towel over my head. I had sinus surgery a few years ago because I was getting too many sinus infections. I hardly every get any infections anymore but the sinus pressure is a daily problem for me. My ENT doctor tells me that there is nothing wrong with my sinuses so I've started doing my own rearch online. I have found that nasal dryness might be one of the causes for my sinus pressure. I sleep with a humidifer at home and I also have a small one at work in my cubicle. It only works some of the time and I'm also tired of the pain and no ENT or allergists helping me. I wish I had a better suggestion for you. Good luck

    • MarieHorn
      MarieHorn efrain34417

      Posted

      Thanks.  I will try the steam out.  I used an OTC antibiotic cream inside my nose (just a tiny bit) for a week and it cleared up, took the pain away.  I feel so much better now.  It was probably dried to the max.  I hate the cold weather!
  • anne07663
    anne07663 MarieHorn

    Posted

    Have you tried the nasal rinses. Mine is a bottle type and I use the little packets that go with it. It's great for flushing out your sinus and moistens it. 
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