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India4 · 22/02/2026 21:04

does Anyone have any advice for alleviating Sinusitis? Have used Anti Biotics but sadly were not effective. Any advice greatly appreciated.

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WeAreOnTheRoadToNowhere · 23/02/2026 18:43

I am waiting (30 weeks!) for ENT appt
To manage i regular use a nasal rinse, either mix yourself or over the counter, prescribed spray, steam and periodically sudofed for short periods or ibuprofen
Sinus pain is awful. I get sinus migraine too

humblesims · 23/02/2026 18:31

Awful, you have my sympathy. Drink as much water as you can.

Endofyear · 23/02/2026 18:29

India4 · 23/02/2026 18:07

thanks for your response

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Hope you feel better soon! 💐

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India4 · 23/02/2026 18:07

Endofyear · 22/02/2026 21:23

Few drops of olbas oil in a bowl of hot water, put a towel over your head to create a sort of tent and breathe in the steam for 5 or 10 minutes. Also, try sudafed sinus relief max strength tablets. If its still as bad in a few days, I'd go back to the doctors.

thanks for your response

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India4 · 23/02/2026 18:07

GeishaTrumpet · 22/02/2026 21:09

If you’ve had antibiotics that haven’t worked then you should see your GP.

Thankyou.

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Datgal · 22/02/2026 21:55

Sorry meant to add, the things which are helping me are daily nasal washes with saline (can buy sterimar) and decongestants before bed.
I get the Morrisons own brand max cold and flu which is same as sudafed. What also helped which the pharmacist told me about is actifed. This dries up mucous.
Steroid sprays did nothing for me, but I gather can be helpful.
Get back to the Dr op.

OompaLoofah · 22/02/2026 21:34

Best to go back to your GP. The last bout of sinusitis I had was particularly nasty and took a second round with stronger antibiotics to shift it. But also trying to use something like sterimar salt spray to help cleanse your nose, and also bowl of hot water with bit of Vicks or olbas oil and a towel over your head may help clear it out a bit.

Hope you feel better soon 💐

Arlanymor · 22/02/2026 21:27

I am on the pathway to an ENT referral as my sinuses have been crap recently - literally signed off work crap following a big infection that took forever to clear with antibiotics and which affected my heart. Had a FESS in my early twenties but it turns out these things don't last forever unfortunately. Agree with others who say you need to go to your GP. I'm currently on my third course of antibiotics, a nasal spray and steroids. I think only the steroids make an ounce of difference. It's truly crap and I sympathise very much with you. Edited to say that on the worst days I top up with the green Sudafed - the mucas one I think.

Datgal · 22/02/2026 21:24

I really feel you op. I've had sinus problems (brought on by some virus) since August last year. 😕. Hopefully getting referred. It's miserable!

Endofyear · 22/02/2026 21:23

Few drops of olbas oil in a bowl of hot water, put a towel over your head to create a sort of tent and breathe in the steam for 5 or 10 minutes. Also, try sudafed sinus relief max strength tablets. If its still as bad in a few days, I'd go back to the doctors.

Jenry · 22/02/2026 21:11

I have this at the moment it’s miserable
Otrivine nasal spray helps me sleep

GeishaTrumpet · 22/02/2026 21:09

If you’ve had antibiotics that haven’t worked then you should see your GP.

JacquesHarlow · 22/02/2026 21:08

YABU.

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