Not sure if this is the right group for this or not.  For the past
month or so, I have had incresed mucus production from my right
nostril.  It happens alot during the day that I can feel bubbly mucus
blocking the right nostril and I have to blow my nose.  I have never

I had surgery on maxillary  sinus, they removed  a cyst but it didn't
change anything.
What could it be given these symptoms:
- dull headache located in the zone of the sphenoid and around eyes

I would like to relate my experience with xylitol because I hope it can
help others in this group who suffer from sinusitis.
I have had 2 sinus operations and initially found them to be of some
benefit, because I did get fewer sinus infections.  Last March I got a

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Since last November, basically one long infection resistant to several
types of antibiotics but finally reactive to doxycycline ! However,
only when on it. ENT keeps coming up with clear CT scans , despite
worsening infections. I have had full FESS surgery, ( total

i had endoscopic sinus surgery in march and endured a series of nasty
infections right after. i was put on a course of antibiotics (keflex).
since then i continue to have incredible sinus pressure in my face,
behind my eyes, and in my head. i know that i have been exposed to

One week after surgery I was having some major med reactions to the
Cipro and stopped it; informed the ENT's nurse.  
Thursday, two weeks after surgery, having trouble keeping that
low-grade fever down, with sharp little pains shooting around,

I went to my ENT doctor today to get results of latest CT scan.
Apparently my ethmoid sinus problem (per the December CTs) was more
that the scan picked up a sinus infection that never went away.
Fortunately, I had switched doctors, and this doctor put me on 21-day

Have got a CT scan confirming sinus infection in the front left ethmoid
sinus, having found a reliable ENT recommended by other sinus
sufferers, he's suggesting surgery to do 3 things.
As far as I recall, it's 1 to drain my infected sinus, 2 to widen the

I have a sinus infection that will not go away with just irrigation.  I
would prefer to use an antibiotic via irrigation rather than taking an
oral antibiotic as I prefer to avoid using systemic antibiotics
whenever possible.  What is being used now most commonly to treat sinus

I have constantly suffered with sinus problems.  Made worse after
having my nose broken.
I have managed to control my symptoms with irrigation.  I usually use
preservative free saline or make my own using pint of water to table

I am a long-time sinus trouble sufferer.  I've had 5 FESS surgeries,
which kept me doctor-free for about 5 years.  I have had the most
trouble in Buffalo, NY and now Seoul, Korea.  I recently moved to Seoul
to teach English as a Second Language and I have been having

Lately, several times a day, my nose, around the bridge area throbs. It
is usually just one throb, then happens again a few hours later. I'm
plugged up from allergies. I was just wondering if the throbbing might
be cause by bulit up pressure from my sinuses.

In my first bout of chronic (> 6mo) sinusitis, 5 years ago, I went to two
ENTs. Both recommended surgery, I then went to a periodontist who quickly
diagnosed an oral-antral fistula. He repaired that, the sinusitis subsided,
I was infection free for three years.

so, i've been reading up mroe about my sinusitis because it's been
getting pretty rediculous the last couple weeks.
is it pretty common my wisdom teeth could cause my CS? ive been meanign
to pull these suckers out for a while, i even got a prescription to get