I was just wondering if anyone's tried 'Flixonase' Nasule drops? (Not sure
what they're called in the US - on the packet it says 'fluticasone
propionate').

I was using the spray version, but these are effectively more of the same
thing applied from little capsules.

I found with the spray that although my nose was very clear using it, (which
was such an unusual feeling after 30 years of not knowing what it felt like)
it did not alleviate the pain I get with my sinuses, so the facial pain,
headaches, eye pressure etc all continued.

The doctor said that these capsules are what they give to people having
sinus surgery, six weeks before the surgery is due. She also said that she
gave it to one patient that had suffered sinusitis for years, for a six week
period and they were completely cured from that point on (I found that
impossible to believe - but good for them! :))

Also - a couple of other questions ..

1) When I push the tip of my nose up, I do get a much clearer 'breath' of
air .. it's been mentioned here, but what does that mean, and .. isn;t that
the same for everyone? (Even people that don't suffer sinus problems)

2) With steaming, like when you have your head over a bowl of hot water and
inhale .. can it be possible to do this too much? I currently do this about
10 - 15 times a day, and find it helps .. but I don't want to be doing
anything that may be counter-productive in the long run, or may cause
damage.

Thanks :)

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Tony