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I've had what I think is recurring sinusitis for 4 years, what to do?

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el85430
el85430

For years I have continuously had a stuffy sinus which usually lasts 4-6 weeks and eventually my nasal mucus becomes bloody. Then, soon after, as my immune runs down, I come down with flu like symptoms. It always starts with inflamed glands at the back of my throat then it usually turns into a massively congested sinus for 3 days. This entire cycle can repeat after only a month. The longest I've gone without this is about 2 months.

Is this just sinusitis?

I don't have general allergic symptoms - no itchy eyes or nose.

I use a netty pot twice a day and have tried months of Nasonex.

What else could cause this?

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  • mindy32972
    mindy32972 el85430

    Posted

    I had a headache, sinus pressure and congestion for 3 months. I had all the expensive test and medications including 5 antibiotics. I increased my water intake to 3 L a day and within 72 hours my ears opened and sinus started to drain. Dehydration will has histamine to release in your body causing inflammation. Hope this helps
  • petered
    petered el85430

    Posted

    One thing to help your immune system is Vitamin C. Would get a headache myself usually, though very rearly now. As I make sure I am well hydrated. Mindy32972 is correct in increasing fluid intake.
  • Guest
    Guest el85430

    Posted

    regardless your nose is not itchy, have you been tested for allergies or not? have you had a ct scan? 
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