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re: Clogged sinuses and nothing works

Posted on 9/20/25 at 6:20 pm to
Posted by kywildcatfanone
Wildcat Country!
Member since Oct 2012
136287 posts
Posted on 9/20/25 at 6:20 pm to
Saline nasal spray
Posted by BeepBopBoop
Northshore
Member since Dec 2023
1172 posts
Posted on 9/20/25 at 6:30 pm to
Neti pot now that you have the dry weather allergies. Once better start taking a single generic Claritin from Walmart every day of your life, like $10 for 250 pills.

You’ll never deal with this again.
Posted by Oates Mustache
Member since Oct 2011
26079 posts
Posted on 9/20/25 at 6:40 pm to
quote:

Cut to the chase and bite the bullet like I did.

Have the whole Rotor Rooter surgery

1. Resection of soft palate and uvula
2. Remove tonsils
3. Straighten septum
4. Resect turbinates


Holy crap. How long did you have to breathe through your mouth during healing after this?
Posted by TigerBaitOohHaHa
Member since Jan 2023
1776 posts
Posted on 9/20/25 at 6:43 pm to
anti inflamatory and a vaporizer with menthol added (they make tablets for the machines) next to the bed. You may want a towel on your pillow.

I've been addicted to afrin on and off for 30 years. Sometimes a good saline solution is enough during the day.
Posted by Billieboy
Member since Nov 2017
373 posts
Posted on 9/20/25 at 6:45 pm to
Try the Neti pot daily
Posted by holmesbr
Baton Rouge, La.
Member since Feb 2012
3910 posts
Posted on 9/20/25 at 6:57 pm to
I ain't reading this whole thread but has Indian hot food been said? It will cauterize the other end also.
Posted by LSU713Tiger
Houston, TX
Member since Nov 2012
173 posts
Posted on 9/20/25 at 8:20 pm to
I had this last year to the point I could barely hear. You need antibiotics.

Edit - This was abnormal for me. If not irregular, then maybe you don’t need them
This post was edited on 9/20/25 at 8:24 pm
Posted by OGTiger
Louisiana
Member since Jul 2005
2583 posts
Posted on 9/20/25 at 10:32 pm to
Methylprednisolone. Worked wonders for me.
Posted by Tiger in the Sticks
Back in the Boot
Member since Jan 2007
1744 posts
Posted on 9/20/25 at 10:35 pm to
With A/C running constantly, humidifier may help.
Posted by longtooth
Member since Jun 2013
526 posts
Posted on 9/20/25 at 10:44 pm to
Breathe Right nasal strips.
Posted by Sofaking2
Member since Apr 2023
19660 posts
Posted on 9/20/25 at 10:45 pm to
quote:

If you neti pot... do not use tap water- boil it first.

I use NeilMed but it’s the same principle. Distilled water heated for 30 seconds in the microwave does the trick
This post was edited on 9/20/25 at 10:47 pm
Posted by Deuces
The bottom
Member since Nov 2011
16354 posts
Posted on 9/20/25 at 10:46 pm to
Indian food
Posted by Sho Nuff
Oahu
Member since Feb 2009
13455 posts
Posted on 9/20/25 at 11:02 pm to
I use the Neil med as well. I haven't heated up the water to flush before though.
Posted by jcaz
Laffy
Member since Aug 2014
18833 posts
Posted on 9/20/25 at 11:11 pm to
Nasal strip
Posted by kew48
Covington Louisiana
Member since Sep 2006
1562 posts
Posted on 9/21/25 at 1:31 am to
Sinus surgery covers a lot of territory ! Be more specific. - turbinate reduction- balloon sinuplasty etc ? I have enlarged turbinates.
Posted by kew48
Covington Louisiana
Member since Sep 2006
1562 posts
Posted on 9/21/25 at 1:36 am to
Get a steroid shot for temporary relief and go get an examination from a good ENT ! Afrin is not a long term solution. Believe me it will make things worse in the long run. Combo dexamethazone + depomedrol then an examination. Clear any potential bacterial infection and then check anatomy. Good luck!
This post was edited on 9/21/25 at 1:40 am
Posted by wallowinit
Louisiana
Member since Dec 2006
17178 posts
Posted on 9/21/25 at 2:21 am to
Breathe Right strips properly applied works for me every time I tried them
Posted by MRTigerFan
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2008
6426 posts
Posted on 9/21/25 at 2:24 am to
Septoplasty with turbinate reduction literally changed my life.
Posted by SmelvinRat
Slumwoody
Member since Oct 2015
1967 posts
Posted on 9/21/25 at 2:40 am to
Go to a good ENT. Also, an Allergist. I've had non allergic rhinitis for years. Also, the suggestion about it being neuro-muscular is a good idea also as my ENT suggested this after being scoped, scanned, and surgery didn't do much for me.
Posted by TheOldMan
Red Stick
Member since Sep 2022
670 posts
Posted on 9/21/25 at 8:34 am to
I use horseradish and it clears my sinuses in seconds. I’ve done this for years as OTC and Prescription drugs never could clear up my problems.
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