Nasal infection - Page 4

GarnetTigerMom · 05-01-2008, 03:11 PM

Neti pot been around a few years now and it starting to be more popluar now for people to use it to help their sinus and allgeries. I just brought mine last year. It's such a big relief to me and it works! The neti pot is the best little gross-out device on the market today. Being touted as a miracle cure for colds, sinus headaches, and the sleeplessness associated with sinus related conditions, the neti pot is an ancient Indian device that irrigates the nasal passages. Give it a try and I promise you that you will feel so much better. Without being indelicate, you use a neti pot to pour a small amount of saltwater solution into your nose to irrigate your nasal passages and flush out impurities. The goal is to introduce the water into one nostril and have it drain out of the other. As the salt water makes its circuit, it loosens and removes particulates and mucus. Concentrations of mucus and foreign matter that you inadvertently introduce into your system clog your sinus passages, causing headaches, making it hard to breathe, and creating a breeding ground for germs.

Tips on How to Use a Neti Pot:

If you're still interested, here are some tips on using this handy tool:

Make sure that you follow all of the package directions for use, including all cautions.

When making your salt solution, use non-iodized salt.

Use warm water.

Dissolve all salt thoroughly. Partially dissolved salt crystals can cut or score your delicate nasal tissues.

Go slow at first.

This is a new experience and feels a little strange; so don't rush it.

After flushing, be careful to lean forward in order to avoid swallowing water.

There can be quite a bit of impacted material, which is one of the reasons you're so uncomfortable. Don't let your distaste for the process make you lose sight of the benefits.

Oceanbreeze · 05-02-2008, 01:09 PM

Here's a bit of an update:

I finally feel human again! It's been two days since my sinus surgery, and I actually woke up feeling somewhat...good. No dizziness. No nausea. Some pain, but I've reduced the dosage of my medication (taking one instead of two). I'm still very fatigued and my appetite is still wonky, but that's to be expected. I can't smell or taste anything, so I'm not eating anything decadent. Why bother? Everything tastes like air!

The negative side of this (if there is one) is I'm draining like a sieve. It's going down the back of my throat and it makes me feel ill from time to time, but I've got meds for that, too.

I'm still taking my antibiotic.

I go back next Wed to have the packing removed. We'll see what happens, then.

jillio · 05-02-2008, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oceanbreeze

Here's a bit of an update:

I finally feel human again! It's been two days since my sinus surgery, and I actually woke up feeling somewhat...good. No dizziness. No nausea. Some pain, but I've reduced the dosage of my medication (taking one instead of two). I'm still very fatigued and my appetite is still wonky, but that's to be expected. I can't smell or taste anything, so I'm not eating anything decadent. Why bother? Everything tastes like air!

The negative side of this (if there is one) is I'm draining like a sieve. It's going down the back of my throat and it makes me feel ill from time to time, but I've got meds for that, too.

I'm still taking my antibiotic.

I go back next Wed to have the packing removed. We'll see what happens, then.

Happy to hear that you are improving!

Oceanbreeze · 05-02-2008, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by jillio

Happy to hear that you are improving!

Thank you!

webexplorer · 05-02-2008, 06:54 PM

It's great that you are getting better!

GarnetTigerMom · 05-02-2008, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oceanbreeze

Here's a bit of an update:

I finally feel human again! It's been two days since my sinus surgery, and I actually woke up feeling somewhat...good. No dizziness. No nausea. Some pain, but I've reduced the dosage of my medication (taking one instead of two). I'm still very fatigued and my appetite is still wonky, but that's to be expected. I can't smell or taste anything, so I'm not eating anything decadent. Why bother? Everything tastes like air!

The negative side of this (if there is one) is I'm draining like a sieve. It's going down the back of my throat and it makes me feel ill from time to time, but I've got meds for that, too.

I'm still taking my antibiotic.

I go back next Wed to have the packing removed. We'll see what happens, then.

ah so glad that you are feeling so much better and improving! I been down that road lot with sinus infections ahh not fun ! :-)

Oceanbreeze · 05-07-2008, 10:31 PM

I went for my follow up post op appt today. The packing has been REMOVED!!! He said everything looks good. I'm still pretty raw in there, though, so things are still healing. He is having me irrigate my sinuses several times a day with saline to loosen debris and keep things moist. I also took my last dose of antibiotic this morning. I go back next week for another check up.

jillio · 05-08-2008, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oceanbreeze

I went for my follow up post op appt today. The packing has been REMOVED!!! He said everything looks good. I'm still pretty raw in there, though, so things are still healing. He is having me irrigate my sinuses several times a day with saline to loosen debris and keep things moist. I also took my last dose of antibiotic this morning. I go back next week for another check up.

Yay! No more bothersome packing! Keep healing well.

PurrMeow · 05-12-2008, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oceanbreeze

I went for my follow up post op appt today. The packing has been REMOVED!!! He said everything looks good. I'm still pretty raw in there, though, so things are still healing. He is having me irrigate my sinuses several times a day with saline to loosen debris and keep things moist. I also took my last dose of antibiotic this morning. I go back next week for another check up.

Great to hear that you have gone through and everything is gone. I am glad to hear that. Yeah I been going to the Dr. for check ups after surgery like when I had surgery in July 2006 and after that I had gone to dr for check up until Jan 2007 then after that a year later that I had dr appt for check up and it was so perfect no more appt after that till 2010 so. Anyway yea about irrigate sinuses.. Yea I have done that that. Thats why I do that alot of times. It helps me a lot. You will be more than happy after a year to be over with it. I went so terrible in many yrs not with my bridge but when I do irrigate my nose it helps a a lot! NO DR appts. arghhh!

Oceanbreeze · 05-12-2008, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PurrMeow

Great to hear that you have gone through and everything is gone. I am glad to hear that. Yeah I been going to the Dr. for check ups after surgery like when I had surgery in July 2006 and after that I had gone to dr for check up until Jan 2007 then after that a year later that I had dr appt for check up and it was so perfect no more appt after that till 2010 so. Anyway yea about irrigate sinuses.. Yea I have done that that. Thats why I do that alot of times. It helps me a lot. You will be more than happy after a year to be over with it. I went so terrible in many yrs not with my bridge but when I do irrigate my nose it helps a a lot! NO DR appts. arghhh!

Hey! WB!!

Yeah, I revived your thread!

I've been having trouble with sinus infections since I was a child. About 4 mos ago, I was diagnosed with polyps, and we were treating them with nasal sprays and a decongestant in pill form. The infections worsened, however, and I began getting them every 2-3 wks. It was at that time I decided to opt for surgery. I had the surgery to remove the polyps and also to remove the infection that present two weeks ago this Wed. I went back for my follow up last week and had the packing removed. I go back on Wed for another recheck. I was told that it would take up to six weeks for everything to heal. So far, though, I'm doing well. The first day or so after surgery was NOT FUN, though. I was in alot of pain. But, after that, the initial recovery went smoothly.

PurrMeow · 05-12-2008, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oceanbreeze

Hey! WB!!

Yeah, I revived your thread!

I've been having trouble with sinus infections since I was a child. About 4 mos ago, I was diagnosed with polyps, and we were treating them with nasal sprays and a decongestant in pill form. The infections worsened, however, and I began getting them every 2-3 wks. It was at that time I decided to opt for surgery. I had the surgery to remove the polyps and also to remove the infection that present two weeks ago this Wed. I went back for my follow up last week and had the packing removed. I go back on Wed for another recheck. I was told that it would take up to six weeks for everything to heal. So far, though, I'm doing well. The first day or so after surgery was NOT FUN, though. I was in alot of pain. But, after that, the initial recovery went smoothly.

Yea, I knew about "Polyps" which I have had in past. Yea I agree with your dr for take up to 6 weeks for everything to heal.. I am glad to hear that you are doing do well. So keep up until a year after that and let me know. OK? Yea its not fun but it is worth your life. U know what I mean! That pain is so shyt but worth your life and it's helpful! U know!

webexplorer · 05-13-2008, 07:49 AM

Are you planning to use the Neti pot to wash out the old blood in a couple of weeks or a few months? I wonder if this would help you. It will be nice for you to get the smell back.

jillio · 05-13-2008, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by webexplorer

Are you planning to use the Neti pot to wash out the old blood in a couple of weeks or a few months? I wonder if this would help you. It will be nice for you to get the smell back.

The temporary loss of smell is the result of traumatized tissue and nerves from the surgery, not the presence of old blood. It should come back as the tissues heal.

Boult · 05-13-2008, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GarnetTigerMom

Neti pot been around a few years now and it starting to be more popluar now for people to use it to help their sinus and allgeries. I just brought mine last year. It's such a big relief to me and it works! The neti pot is the best little gross-out device on the market today. Being touted as a miracle cure for colds, sinus headaches, and the sleeplessness associated with sinus related conditions, the neti pot is an ancient Indian device that irrigates the nasal passages. Give it a try and I promise you that you will feel so much better. Without being indelicate, you use a neti pot to pour a small amount of saltwater solution into your nose to irrigate your nasal passages and flush out impurities. The goal is to introduce the water into one nostril and have it drain out of the other. As the salt water makes its circuit, it loosens and removes particulates and mucus. Concentrations of mucus and foreign matter that you inadvertently introduce into your system clog your sinus passages, causing headaches, making it hard to breathe, and creating a breeding ground for germs.

Tips on How to Use a Neti Pot:

If you're still interested, here are some tips on using this handy tool:

Make sure that you follow all of the package directions for use, including all cautions.

When making your salt solution, use non-iodized salt.

Use warm water.

Dissolve all salt thoroughly. Partially dissolved salt crystals can cut or score your delicate nasal tissues.

Go slow at first.

This is a new experience and feels a little strange; so don't rush it.

After flushing, be careful to lean forward in order to avoid swallowing water.

There can be quite a bit of impacted material, which is one of the reasons you're so uncomfortable. Don't let your distaste for the process make you lose sight of the benefits.

webexplorer · 05-13-2008, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jillio

The temporary loss of smell is the result of traumatized tissue and nerves from the surgery, not the presence of old blood. It should come back as the tissues heal.

Yep, I know. Her nasal may needs to clean it out later after it healed if it bothers her because of the old dried blood in the nasal path. Whatever she feels like to clean it out or not. Actually, I never knew the neti pot at that time when I had the surgery.

Oceanbreeze · 05-13-2008, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by webexplorer

Are you planning to use the Neti pot to wash out the old blood in a couple of weeks or a few months? I wonder if this would help you. It will be nice for you to get the smell back.

I'm not using a Neti pot. I use a saline wash several times a day. As for my sense of smell and taste both, they've come back. It's great being able to taste food again, but I got used to the lack of sense of smell. My sense of smell is so acute now that I almost hate it!

Be careful what you wish for, I guess, because you might get more than you bargained for!

Oceanbreeze · 05-13-2008, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jillio

The temporary loss of smell is the result of traumatized tissue and nerves from the surgery, not the presence of old blood. It should come back as the tissues heal.

That's true. Check my post above. My sense of smell has come back, and I almost regret it!

webexplorer · 05-13-2008, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oceanbreeze

I'm not using a Neti pot. I use a saline wash several times a day. As for my sense of smell and taste both, they've come back. It's great being able to taste food again, but I got used to the lack of sense of smell. My sense of smell is so acute now that I almost hate it!

Be careful what you wish for, I guess, because you might get more than you bargained for!

Okay, how do you use with the saline wash? Spray, or use hand?

I don't like the way the Neti pot look (Google image) because it looks that it is hard to wash inside the pot's tiny hole. I could use the brush, but I am not going to spend 15 minutes for one little thing. hmm, maybe an old tea pot as long as I don't put a tea bag in with a very hot water by mistake. aahh!

Oceanbreeze · 05-13-2008, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by webexplorer

Okay, how do you use with the saline wash? Spray, or use hand?

I don't like the way the Neti pot look (Google image) because it looks that it is hard to wash inside the pot's tiny hole. I could use the brush, but I am not going to spend 15 minutes for one little thing. hmm, maybe an old tea pot as long as I don't put a tea bag in with a very hot water by mistake. aahh!

Its a spay that I use several times a day.

As for the Neti pot, it's not for me.

Oceanbreeze · 05-14-2008, 05:44 PM

I saw my ENT today for my second follow up He said everything is healing nicely. I've got my sense of smell and taste back, and I CAN FINALLY BLOW MY NOSE!!! I also can breathe freely through both sides of my nose.

I know... Wow, exciting. lol But, for me it was! He said it would probably take up to 4 more weeks to complete healing, but I don't have to go back. He's released me from his care.

jillio · 05-15-2008, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oceanbreeze

I saw my ENT today for my second follow up He said everything is healing nicely. I've got my sense of smell and taste back, and I CAN FINALLY BLOW MY NOSE!!! I also can breathe freely through both sides of my nose.

I know... Wow, exciting. lol But, for me it was! He said it would probably take up to 4 more weeks to complete healing, but I don't have to go back. He's released me from his care.

Congratulations! You've graduated!

Oceanbreeze · 05-17-2008, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jillio

Congratulations! You've graduated!

05-01-2008, 03:11 PM	#91 (permalink)
GarnetTigerMom Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 4,583	Neti pot been around a few years now and it starting to be more popluar now for people to use it to help their sinus and allgeries. I just brought mine last year. It's such a big relief to me and it works! The neti pot is the best little gross-out device on the market today. Being touted as a miracle cure for colds, sinus headaches, and the sleeplessness associated with sinus related conditions, the neti pot is an ancient Indian device that irrigates the nasal passages. Give it a try and I promise you that you will feel so much better. Without being indelicate, you use a neti pot to pour a small amount of saltwater solution into your nose to irrigate your nasal passages and flush out impurities. The goal is to introduce the water into one nostril and have it drain out of the other. As the salt water makes its circuit, it loosens and removes particulates and mucus. Concentrations of mucus and foreign matter that you inadvertently introduce into your system clog your sinus passages, causing headaches, making it hard to breathe, and creating a breeding ground for germs. Tips on How to Use a Neti Pot: If you're still interested, here are some tips on using this handy tool: Make sure that you follow all of the package directions for use, including all cautions. When making your salt solution, use non-iodized salt. Use warm water. Dissolve all salt thoroughly. Partially dissolved salt crystals can cut or score your delicate nasal tissues. Go slow at first. This is a new experience and feels a little strange; so don't rush it. After flushing, be careful to lean forward in order to avoid swallowing water. There can be quite a bit of impacted material, which is one of the reasons you're so uncomfortable. Don't let your distaste for the process make you lose sight of the benefits. __________________ GarnetTigerMom "The rain may be falling hard outside, But your smile makes it all alright. I'm so glad that you're my friend. I know our friendship will never end." -- Robert Alan

05-02-2008, 01:09 PM	#92 (permalink)
Oceanbreeze I'm back :) Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: S. FL Posts: 5,759	update Here's a bit of an update: I finally feel human again! It's been two days since my sinus surgery, and I actually woke up feeling somewhat...good. No dizziness. No nausea. Some pain, but I've reduced the dosage of my medication (taking one instead of two). I'm still very fatigued and my appetite is still wonky, but that's to be expected. I can't smell or taste anything, so I'm not eating anything decadent. Why bother? Everything tastes like air! The negative side of this (if there is one) is I'm draining like a sieve. It's going down the back of my throat and it makes me feel ill from time to time, but I've got meds for that, too. I'm still taking my antibiotic. I go back next Wed to have the packing removed. We'll see what happens, then. __________________ In Memoriam 1966 - 2007

05-07-2008, 10:31 PM	#97 (permalink)
Oceanbreeze I'm back :) Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: S. FL Posts: 5,759	Follow up appt I went for my follow up post op appt today. The packing has been REMOVED!!! He said everything looks good. I'm still pretty raw in there, though, so things are still healing. He is having me irrigate my sinuses several times a day with saline to loosen debris and keep things moist. I also took my last dose of antibiotic this morning. I go back next week for another check up. __________________ In Memoriam 1966 - 2007

05-14-2008, 05:44 PM	#110 (permalink)
Oceanbreeze I'm back :) Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: S. FL Posts: 5,759	I saw my ENT today for my second follow up He said everything is healing nicely. I've got my sense of smell and taste back, and I CAN FINALLY BLOW MY NOSE!!! I also can breathe freely through both sides of my nose. I know... Wow, exciting. lol But, for me it was! He said it would probably take up to 4 more weeks to complete healing, but I don't have to go back. He's released me from his care. __________________ In Memoriam 1966 - 2007

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05-02-2008, 06:54 PM	#95 (permalink)
webexplorer I'm listening to everyone Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New England Posts: 3,140	It's great that you are getting better!

05-13-2008, 07:49 AM	#102 (permalink)
webexplorer I'm listening to everyone Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New England Posts: 3,140	Are you planning to use the Neti pot to wash out the old blood in a couple of weeks or a few months? I wonder if this would help you. It will be nice for you to get the smell back.