I've exhausted all the usual avenues of treatment for a 'sinus
infection'. Thinking maybe i don't have a sinus infection at all - no
stuffyness, mucus, nasal discharge - 'sinuses' are OK - problem is all
in the nose/turbinates -  extreme inflammation/swelling of the

My father has been suffering from really bad post nasal drip and it's
driving him crazy.  He's a diabetic with congestive heart failure and
prostate problems, so any kind of oral medication and/or herbal remedy
is out of the question.  Does anyone have suggestions for

I used to have infection problems until I learned about irrigation, which
solved my ongoing infection issues.
However, one problem remains. Whenever I get a cold, even though I am careful
to irrigate a lot and not blow my nose too hard, I ALWAYS get inflamed sinuses

Should I take Sudafed to clear up my congestion
before the CT Scan ?
Thanks,
Tony

Is this normal? because I think I used to be able to breathe through
both sides of my nose when I was little but ever since about Gr. 2 or
3 only one side of my nose has been able to take air in and take air
out.

quick question:  I went to see the doctor earlier this week...the whole
family has been sick with an upper respiratory infection.  Kids have ear
infections, wife and I are both stuffed up.
a little yellow from my nose, but mostly thick white creamy junk on the left

Anyone have any comments on the Alpine Living Air?  Has is helped
anyone?

Has anyone tried this?  Can be added to a water pic

I have had a sinus problem for a year  now. I read about using distilled
water with some hydrogen peroxide.
My symptoms such as watery eyes when laying down and pain behind my left
went away immediately.

is the incidence of tympanosclerosis very high when you have tubes?
would removing the tube earlier reduce the chance of tympanosclerosis?
can tympanosclerosis be prevented? thanks!
Regards/

I posted this same question on sci.med.dentistry, just trying to find
out if anyone has had the same thing happen.  I'm "hoping" it's sinus
related, at least partially.  The lightheadedness is more bothersome
physically, but the vibration sensation is concerning me

My recent visit to ENT the doctor said that I had mucous retention
cysts in both my sinuses(cheek area). I was curious if anyone knew
what type of symptoms someone might have from these. I have been
battling severe runny nose problems for 4 years now. The ENT says that

This clear liquid and white wax has been coming out of my right ear for 3
days.
It started about a day after I went in the bathroom and cried my eyes out
over something. I never do this.. its been years since I have. Now I can

Anyone had good results from irrigating with gentamycin
solution?Perhaps as preventative measure?What was the
gentamycin/saline ratio you used?