I have ear sinus pressure, muffled hearing, and general discomfort in one of my ears. Help me find some relief until my doctor's appointment. [more inside]
posted by rbf1138 on Oct 23, 2008 - 31 answers

ClaritinFilter: Does daily use of Claritin give you strange once/month insane sneezing/sinus attacks? Please let me know if you've experienced this side effect (or not)... [more inside]
posted by faunafrailty on Aug 15, 2008 - 17 answers

I am a classic example of poorly-designed nose and throat, and I want to fix it. But my ENT doesn't have any advice and I don't know what's going to do the trick. [more inside]
posted by ictow on May 29, 2008 - 10 answers

Ear filter: Is there an over the counter medication that is similar to the prescription version of Allegra D? (Long story inside.) [more inside]
posted by Oriole Adams on May 3, 2008 - 10 answers

What was your post nasal polyp surgery experience like? [more inside]
posted by spec80 on Mar 17, 2008 - 9 answers

A food additive that causes sinus problems? [more inside]
posted by ruby.aftermath on Mar 12, 2008 - 14 answers

How do I prove to my doctor that I have a sinus infection? [more inside]
posted by bitterkitten on Mar 5, 2008 - 17 answers

Why do my sinuses crackle when I sing? [more inside]
posted by I_Love_Bananas on Feb 22, 2008 - 4 answers

Can you help my nasal congestion? [more inside]
posted by missjamielynn on Feb 17, 2008 - 10 answers

Why is my nose-breathing markedly improved if I moisten my nasal passages with saline spray? [more inside]
posted by odi.et.amo on Feb 16, 2008 - 9 answers

Slightly weird one: I occasionally get what I think is a psychosomatic sinusache. It seems to be induced by looking at a sharp edge or point, and perhaps happens to me once every one or two weeks. I'm wondering if anyone else has ever experienced this, and/or has any input into what's going on (mentally or physically) and any fixes or things that alleviate what's going on. As always, [more inside]
posted by WCityMike on Dec 28, 2007 - 4 answers

What is the best medicine for an airplane sinus headache? [more inside]
posted by afx114 on Oct 29, 2007 - 10 answers

On Tuesday, I had a 9-hour flight back from Paris. I drank as much water and non-caffeinated liquid as I could. Within 2-3 hours of landing, I found that my septum was rather sore to the touch. [more inside]
posted by gsh on Oct 25, 2007 - 6 answers

My left eye hurts. Is it serious, or nothing to worry about? [more inside]
posted by Zosia Blue on Sep 8, 2007 - 5 answers

Sinus Pain: After napping, I almost always wake up with sinus pain or a terrible sinus headache. Why? [more inside]
posted by gursky on Jul 20, 2007 - 12 answers

I've had sinus pain for about 11 days now, and I've tried about everything (details below). Suggestions? [more inside]
posted by rikhei on Jun 30, 2007 - 16 answers

Can I rebuild my lung capacity? And how? In the past two years, I have gone from being a high-level aerobic athlete - one to three hours daily of bike riding or running - to doing almost nothing. The reason? Respiratory problems. It started with asthma, went on to sinus infections, then two cases of pneumonia. I've had two sinus surgeries in the past six months. The good news is I am feeling better. The bad news is that my wind is shot... [more inside]
posted by soulbarn on Jun 29, 2007 - 10 answers

GagReflexFilter....I don't know if I can adequately explain this medical problem, but I'll try...(It's one of those things that if it doesn't happen in the doctor's office, they don't know what you're talking about.) [more inside]
posted by Oriole Adams on Jun 3, 2007 - 6 answers

Tooth question: How do you tell a damaged root from a sinus infection? Also, I just had my wisdom teeth out. [more inside]
posted by lunasol on May 19, 2007 - 19 answers

Help me breathe! The older I get, the more sinus trouble I have. Almost every morning I wake up with a semi-headache because one of my nasal passages is entirely blocked. This isn't a seasonal thing, nor does it seem to be allergy-related. During the day it clears up, but at night, I must depend upon nasal spray (the kind you're not supposed to use too consistently). Should I take the plunge and go see a doctor? Or is there some miracle drug I can get over the counter?
posted by jackypaper on Apr 27, 2007 - 23 answers

Food in sinus cavity, need help extricating it! Kind of icky... [more inside]
posted by Mister Cheese on Apr 26, 2007 - 25 answers

I suffer from horrendous sinus headaches. Horrible, nausea-inducing headaches that mimic the migraines I inherited from my mom. However, unlike the migraine I managed to find those blessed blue liquid capsules Sudafed Non-Drowsy Non-Drying - that bring sweet sweet relief within an hour (can you tell I'm suffering now and desperate?) I'm not sure if it's Federal or State, but because of those damn damn meth addicts, they've made these over-the-counter pills, more difficult for drug and grocery stores to carry (behind the counter, sign the form, etc, etc). [more inside]
posted by eatdonuts on Mar 13, 2007 - 30 answers

Last Thursday I was diagnosed with the flu. Sunday I was diagnosed with a sinus infection. Today is Monday and I do not feel even the slightest bit better. Help! [more inside]
posted by Brittanie on Jan 22, 2007 - 14 answers

Nasal congestion on waking... A few possible causes, but a lot of them are ruled out. [more inside]
posted by tmcw on Jan 13, 2007 - 13 answers

What's the difference between green snot and yellow snot? [more inside]
posted by winston on Dec 4, 2006 - 20 answers

Why is it I seem to get head colds so easily? [more inside]
posted by photoslob on Oct 4, 2006 - 35 answers

My fiance is having septoplasty to correct his deviated septum on Monday. What can we expect in terms of how he'll feel and what he'll be able to do after the procedure? [more inside]
posted by catfood on Sep 21, 2006 - 13 answers

Topical antibiotics for sinus/throat infections? [more inside]
posted by treepour on Sep 20, 2006 - 10 answers

I have chronic sinus infections for which I am now considering surgery after trying most major medical options, as well as a massive allergen removal program. I read about a product called "Sinus Buster" which uses pepper in the form of a nose-drop to clear sinuses. I bought some, and based on just a few days usage, there is a definite improvement. I'm surprised, since the manufacturer also claims that the product can help you lose weight and has even said that it can cure some forms of cancer (multiple miracle claims=sure red flag.) So, my questions: - Does anyone else have any exeperience with this product? - The stuff burns, which I am getting used to - but is it really a good idea to put something that (at least) feels caustic up my nose? Is there a possibility of long-term damage? -Can I become reliant on it for clearing my congestion, as with "traditional" OTC nose drops? Here's the product URL: www.sinusbuster.com
posted by soulbarn on Aug 15, 2006 - 17 answers

Why is my nose blocked outside in LA and New York but not in Pittsburgh or Boston? [more inside]
posted by shivohum on Jul 9, 2006 - 4 answers

Why does my ear clog up when I exercise? [more inside]
posted by rhapsodie on May 14, 2006 - 7 answers

Sinus Infection filter with a dash of god aweful tooth ache.. Who should I go see? [more inside]
posted by JonnyRotten on Jan 19, 2006 - 12 answers

Why do I sometimes smell ammonia when I bend over? [more inside]
posted by lilybeane on Jan 15, 2006 - 16 answers

Sinus/smell problem. [more inside]
posted by Kwantsar on Jan 7, 2006 - 11 answers

I’ve always had a constant blocked nose right through the winter and summer. I can usually breathe okay through one nostril, but the other is blocked. [more inside]
posted by lunkfish on May 5, 2005 - 16 answers

I've been told by my earn, nose and throat doctor that the polyps in my sinuses are huge and I should have them removed. Would those of you who've hade this surgery share how it went for you, and whether or not it improved anything? [more inside]
posted by DakotaPaul on Apr 4, 2005 - 15 answers

For the past two days, I've heard and felt repeated popping noises/sensations in my nose, sort of like I shoved some pop rocks up there (I didn't) . Yesterday, they were distracting; today, they are slightly painful and coupled with a miserable sinus headache. What the hell's going on up there? [more inside]
posted by bibliowench on Feb 22, 2005 - 8 answers

Do I have allergies? (more inside) [more inside]
posted by nelleish on Jul 13, 2004 - 9 answers