sinus problems

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I am suffering terribly with sinus problems which are making my breathing problems (from COPD) a lot worse. Has anyone else with similar problems benefited from using an air purifier

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Its awful I know. If you go to search box top right and put the following (selecting my communities only)

Blocked Sinuses

Sinus Probs

Sinusitis

Rhinitis

Sinusitis/Rhinitis

You will find quite a few posts already.

I do use an air purifier and I do find it helpful for more than just sinus probs. I have the dyson pure air, its expensive but so glad I have it. Its a good investment for any one with breathing problems I think.

Briefly I use, Vicks saline nasal spray. Nasofed amd Sterimar Stop and Protect for Colds and sinus protection - pretty much safe to use daily, or switch every so often from one to the other, at least that is what I do.

Steam inhalation is another option daily or the Neilmed nasal rinse, but I find that can put more pressure on the sinuses.

The nasal sprays with Oxymetazoline in works well but only safe to use them max 5 days in a row I think as there are side affects with them. ~Check out the cautions.

webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-1352...

Hope you find some relief soon.

[merryxmas2013]

i used to have really bad issues the same as you i use NEILMED SINUS RINSE reccommendend by the consultant it helps to clearout all the gunge you will be amazed at the difference do try it and let me know x

[Roessner541]

I haven't but called my lung doctor and he immediately put me on antibiotics.my face felt swollen and I couldn't even touch the outside of my right nostril. Not sure what was going on.

[Diamonds666666]

I suffer terribly with my sinuses, I have extreme headaches. The only thing I can say is, use atrovent inhaler to open up your lungs, it's the only thing that helps me, I have tried and bought everything to keep sinuses clear nothing really works, you have to work on the lungs. Hope this helps you.

[johnhawk]

I suffered from sinusitis for 6 years in my 40's. and was constantly treated with antibiotics What many GP's don't know is that there are 2 types of of this bug, namely "acute and "chronic" the acute type is treated by antibiotics but this will not get rid of the chronic version (long term) , if you are suffering from this, it is due to a fungal infection, this can be cured by using an eye dropper to inject a strong saline solution into each nostril (lean your head forward so the nostril works like a funnel and hold to let the liquid penetrate the sinus cavities) do this twice a day. I did this and it was cleared after 4 days and I have never had it since! I got this info via a specialist on a USA website. The saline sterilises,reduces the inflammation,thins the mucus and kills the fungus.

Give it a try, it will help either way. Good luck! John.