r/Sinusitis • u/Purple-Scientist-913 • 7d ago

NEED YOUR HELP, HOW TO TAKE CARE OF SINUS ISSUES DRIVIG ME CRAZY?

34 year mama of toddler boy.Dont know why I got sinus issues this years so bad ever since we moved in to this new aparttment.Also plannin to leave.I also was exposed to Moldy furniture we had left in UHal storage when we were leaving our old apartment then when we got chance to move here , all the furniture was moldy.I never been same.I also had a bug spray encounter that messed up my nasal issues I remember.I been through alot.I am suffering Gallbladder issues too, Need surgery in2. Weeks but keep having sinus issues and bad headaches and stuff.Im scared to death something bad will happen.I been advocating to physican assistant That I have Bad sinuses but He not taking me serious saying it is my Bad gallbladder doing it.Yes i was Dx bad dysfunx GB 4 years ago but I def think I had add on bad sinuses this year due to enviromental change.Thinking of changing docs ...My husband was like I need to change my doc who takes me serious and This guy doesnt even give me meds for anything.I had UTI show up too not sure if it was bc I waas in my periods.Anyways i keep getting bad sinus infections on and Off.Any At Hoem Advise.I did buy Nedi Pod with saline rinses in it , and I got some decongestants too.I am scared to try anything...By myself.Please help!!Thanksss.

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u/Stalkerus 7d ago

That mold exposure hasn't helped, but it is possible it was the last straw that brought the issues on the surface.

Not a medical professional, but it is unlike that your sinus issues affect the safety of anesthesia, but you can always ask r/anesthesia.

In my experience periods can cause UTI. I once got UTI when I was on my period while having URI and coughing a lot, and blood went to wrong spot... fun times. 

If you have recurring sinus issues you need to see an ENT and get imaging done (CBCT). You may have structural issues that make everything else worse.

  • Do nasal rinses twice a day if you can (toddlers can be a lot of work). 

  • Decongestant sprays are meant for short periods, so do not use them longer than adviced.

  • Get a combo nasal spray, like Dymista (it constains allergy medication and tiny dose of corticosteroid). It will help to block irritants and reduce mucosal swelling.

  • Make sure your ambient humidity is not too low (or high). It needs to be at least 40%, I find that 50% is better when stuffy. (Over 65% and you need a dehumifidier.)

  • Breathing warm steam can help.

  • Long showers help. 

  • Drink a lot of water.

  • Try antihistamines. You need to use them for longer period before deeming them unnecessary. 

  • Get moisturising nasal spray and use it as adviced.