Hi,

I posted before about my sinus problem. My first sinus infection at the
start of January has now cleared. I am however still troubled by the
ear fullness sensation on my right ear. It is not as bad as before but
I would really wish to get rid of this problem.

It seems that I am now producing quite a bit of sticky egg-white mucous
and clear mucous. I have had this white mucous before for some years
but I am now noticing an increased production. I feel that this mucous
is causing my ear fullness problem. The reason being that after a hot
shower or warm towel compress over the sinus region, I can get the
mucous out through my nose or spit it out which then immediately
alleviates the ear fullness feeling.

I would like to know if the white mucous production is the result of
chronic inflammation of the sinuses, especially the turbinates. Could
my inferior turbinates be chronically swollen so that they are blocking
my eustachian tube or producing too much mucous?

Has my sinusitus progressed to an advanced stage already? My ENT said
my CT scans looked clear. However, I did have the scan 30 minutes after
he used the endoscope and administer some anesthetic in my nose. Could
this have made a difference?

I know I have dust mite allergies and have taken steps to reduce my
exposure but it isn't really helping. I can still breathe and sleep at
night but I do notice nasal congestion in both nostrils through the
day. Also, at night when sleeping, one side seems to be blocked when
sleeping on my side.  I have been irrigating for a month or so. I was
using the Rhinocort spray for a while but stopped and am now using it
again.

Sorry for being so long-winded. I hope someone can help me out with
some of my questions.

Thanks,
Chris