TheModestThief🎩
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Is there anything better than Breathe Right strips but not surgery? Have a crippling sinusitis issue.
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Thomas
@aviationdoctor.eth
Sorry to hear, that sucks. Do you get them often? I’ve had those for years until I got FESS, and not once since. Game changer for me. As for non-surgical solutions, a Netti pot with warm saline can relieve the symptoms, but if it’s bacterial, I’m not sure anything less than antibiotics will do
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TheModestThief🎩
@thief
The flare ups have gotten (much) less frequent over the years. But I'm hit with such a bad one this week I was basically bed/sofa ridden for a few days. Not sure if it's bacteria, yeah I probably should get a netti pot. I suppose just buy a generic one + make your own saline solution?
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Thomas
@aviationdoctor.eth
Yes generic, and some come with packets of powder saline that you mix with water. Otherwise a teaspoon of clean table salt will do. Just make sure you boil the water first and let it cool down. It’s a hassle but you don’t want risking amoeba or similar climbing up the cribriform plate
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Thomas
@aviationdoctor.eth
Also, if it’s chronic, it might be a sign that the meatus of one or more sinus cavities is too narrow and not ventilating properly — which is where, unfortunately, surgery is the way to go. I can recommend a solid ENT in S’pore if you need, start with a proper endoscopy
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TheModestThief🎩
@thief
design looks questionable but my sinus are killing me i'll let it slide
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