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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Sinusitis / June 2008Antifungal Ointment
Hi all, I posted a while back about my chronic sinus infection. I'm waiting for my CT scan report to arrive so I can post the results. Anyway, I have a question about using antifungal ointments for sinus infections. My doctor prescribed Naftin for me a while back for something else, and I was wondering if it would be okay to apply this to my sinus passages? It's a water based formula and I've been using it elsewhere on my body for quite some time. I think my sinus infection may be mold/fungal related, because I live in an apartment where there is black mold around the air ducts. When I leave the apartment during the day, I've noticed that I can breathe easy and my sinuses feel clear, but as soon as I step back inside my home, the stuffiness and congestion instantly returns. I'd hate to move, but I think I may have to. We've been living here for 4 years, and I've never had a problem with my sinuses until last year after spending a lot of time inside. Thanks! Michelle > Hi all, > [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > > Michelle not sure that i would try it. You wouldnt' be able to get it deep enough to do any good. You need to talk to your landlord or health dept if they are not cooperative. My friend in Florida lived in a place where they couldnt' get rid of it. She moved to a new apt building closer to work and hasn't had near the amount of problems. Plus she wasn't lucky in finding a doc that would prescribe antibiotics beyond 2wks. Do you irrigate? On Jun 4, 2:46 pm, dolys...@yahoo.com wrote: > > Hi all, > [quoted text clipped - 27 lines] > > Do you irrigate? I have had good luck with OTC antifungal ointments applied with a 5ml plastic pipette to about 3-4 inches into my sinuses. > On Jun 4, 2:46 pm, dolys...@yahoo.com wrote: > [quoted text clipped - 32 lines] > I have had good luck with OTC antifungal ointments applied with a 5ml > plastic pipette to about 3-4 inches into my sinuses. Pipettes here http://www.thecandlemakersstore.com/product/ACPIPA/Plastic_Pipettes_pack_of_100.html > > On Jun 4, 2:46 pm, dolys...@yahoo.com wrote: > > [quoted text clipped - 34 lines] > > Pipettes here http://www.thecandlemakersstore.com/product/ACPIPA/Plastic_Pipettes_pack_of_100.html Hi truehawk, Thanks for the link! Normally, I use Q-tips to distribute the cream around my nasal passages, but I'll give the pipettes a try. Michelle I am allergic to mold too. I read in a magazine to let a small wattage light burn all the time in our basement to keep it dry and it really works for us. My wattage is smaller then a nite light, it plugs into the socket. I was downstairs yesterday and could not believe the difference. I always hated to go into our basement before I did this. shirleyann > I am allergic to mold too. > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > shirleyann My brother always left a lightbulb burning in his cabin cruiser, to keep the cabin dry. Susan On 6/6/08 2:37 AM, in article 11960-4849054A-1832@storefull-3137.bay.webtv.net, "Shirley ann" <shirleyann2@webtv.net> wrote: > I am allergic to mold too. > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > shirleyann Very good advice. Also a bulb in the closet if there is dampness. > I am allergic to mold too. > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > shirleyann Hi Shirleyann, Thanks for this tip! The two air vents are located right above an end table in my living room and a chest of drawers in my bedroom; I have a lamp sitting in both areas. I will start leaving the light on in the living room and see if that helps. Not sure what to do about the light in the bedroom though. Michelle Hi, I use a Netipot 3 to 4 times a week. If I use it everyday, I find that it makes my sinuses very dry. Michelle > > Hi all, > > [quoted text clipped - 27 lines] > > Do you irrigate? |
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