All new sinus infection (for me anyway)?!
Question: I've had a sinus infection about once a year for just about every of the last 20 years. Half the time I don't even got to the doctor since the antibiotics don't seem to do much better than just 'getting over it'.
This latest one is different. There's blood in the discharge, but I'm not totally blocked. Usually, when I have to break down and go to the doctor, I'm totally blocked from nasal breathing...but there's never been any blood.
I've taken Flonase for years without problems. The only other thing I can think of is this might have started about the time I tried using saline spray...not sure, but I quit that anyway.
What is going on?
Answers: I've had a sinus infection about once a year for just about every of the last 20 years. Half the time I don't even got to the doctor since the antibiotics don't seem to do much better than just 'getting over it'.
This latest one is different. There's blood in the discharge, but I'm not totally blocked. Usually, when I have to break down and go to the doctor, I'm totally blocked from nasal breathing...but there's never been any blood.
I've taken Flonase for years without problems. The only other thing I can think of is this might have started about the time I tried using saline spray...not sure, but I quit that anyway.
What is going on?
Your mucus membranes are dry & cracking. The saline nose drops are key to preventing this. Especially during winter in forced dry heated air. Be sure not to use sprays that you have used & contaminated by touching your nose.
Nasal irrigation with warm salt water is a great way to help you heal. Use 1/3 tsp. salt to 1 cup warm water. Good luck - I've had this problem for 50 years & am an RN & find relief with this method.
saline usully works...but the amount you squirt---8 ounces.not just a spray.it doesn't move much stuff .......
you have to do it every day for a week or two...........
Your sinuses are either dry and/or so irritated that they're bleeding. Do you have a humidifier? If not, I suggest taking a book into the bathroom and turning on a hot shower for a while. Let it get really humid in there.
I also sometimes just fill a pot of water and leave it simmering on the stove (but be sure it doesn't go dry!)
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