I am 45 and have had sinusitis since 1998. Three operations to remove
polyps, reduce turbinates, open up airways etc.

Plenty of sinus infections along the way. Before, they would go away
with antibiotics and I was able to carry on.

Now, I am developing a lot of antibiotic resistance and the effect of
the antibiotics is much less. Now the infections are more frequent and
very violent, take much longer to clear and go down to my chest. It
gets very bad.

I am now fighting an infection of Streptococcus pneumoniae. It is
resistant to plenty of antibiotics but sensitive to Augmentin (co-
amoxiclav) and to Moxifloxacin according to the cultures.

Two months ago I also had Streptococcus pneumoniae and Augmentin
killed it very well after a week and a half on it.

Now, I have been on Augmentin for two weeks but it did not clear.

Consequently, I have started Moxifloxacin but after three days on it I
do not see it working either. I know it may seem too early to say,
but, in general, I can tell when it is going to work or not very early
on.

My main problem is always my chest. It hurts like burning or feeling
very cold inside, in the mornings I produce infected sputum. When I do
not have an infection my chest is fine and stays fine for a few days
while I develop a sinus infection.

All this boils down to not being able to drain my sinuses properly.
Whenever I am well and my sinuses are draining everything is fine. As
soon as they stop draining, a few days later I develop a sinus
infection.

I do everything, nasal douche, steroid nasules, vapour, good food, no
smoking, good habits, sports when well, etc.

My immune system is not very strong but within normality.

I just need someone to help me drain or keep my sinuses from getting
clogged.

I am in London, UK my ENTs here have given up. They say no further
surgery options are available and the only option is antibiotics.

Since I think I can afford it, I am willing to go to the US or
anywhere else in search for the best clinic/doctor for cases like
mine.

I know that it won't likely make a difference, but I am running out of
options.

Thanks,

Antonio