Foods for Chronic sinus/sinustis sufferers
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Nasacort Allergy 24 hour spray!
I use it and it works very well. It used to be prescription but now is over the counter. It's not a typical nasal spray, it's a corticosteroid. I use is until my nose is better and then I slowly wean off. It's amazing!0 -
you can drink and inhale peppermint and/or ginger tea or gum and that will help clear the sinuses
Spicy foods can help too.
Obviously it won't cure sinusitis but can help clear sinus passages temporarily which may help prevent "clogging" in the future0 -
Sol_down_on_carbs wrote: »Have you done tests for the most common allergens? It would give you a starting point. The alternative is to get on complete elimination diet (you will have to google for the full list) and if things improve then start reintroducing foods until you figure out what was the problem.
I haven't had tests done, what seems to have caused and aggravates the sinus problems, is air conditioning, I cant really cope in places with bad aircons, and I find after awhile of being at work and uni my body just literally breaks down from all the sinus problems.
All I can really do is take cough drops, nasal sprays (which dont really work at all) and ear drops, which is costing me a small fortune of around £50 a month. So I'm hoping diet can toughen my body up somehow.
Sounds like mold. I had sinus problems all the time in the 90s and it turned out our building had Stachybotrys chartarum, the "sick building syndrome" mold. I am much better now than I was then, but still have chemical sensitivities as a result, 15 years after I stopped working there.
Do you know of water damage to your building? Do you have a flat roof? Are other people in your building also more sick that usual? (Maybe not as often as you, but more sick than normal.)0 -
catscats222 wrote: »mold - why not test it. in the states you can buy a cheap test kit at a store like home depot
that place you work at could be dangerous to your health
taking a multi-vitamin with extra C could bring some benefit
I wouldn't get a cheap mold test. This is a potential worker's comp issue. I'd spring for an actual indoor air quality expert, and not one hired by my employer.
When I moved back to Massachusetts, I moved in with my mom for a few months, and had to move out because it felt moldy. She was getting sick a lot. She had mold remediation specialists come in, do tests, identify problem areas and solutions, and no more problems.
Yes, it was expensive, but air quality is a very important issue.0 -
kshama2001 wrote: »Sol_down_on_carbs wrote: »Have you done tests for the most common allergens? It would give you a starting point. The alternative is to get on complete elimination diet (you will have to google for the full list) and if things improve then start reintroducing foods until you figure out what was the problem.
I haven't had tests done, what seems to have caused and aggravates the sinus problems, is air conditioning, I cant really cope in places with bad aircons, and I find after awhile of being at work and uni my body just literally breaks down from all the sinus problems.
All I can really do is take cough drops, nasal sprays (which dont really work at all) and ear drops, which is costing me a small fortune of around £50 a month. So I'm hoping diet can toughen my body up somehow.
Sounds like mold. I had sinus problems all the time in the 90s and it turned out our building had Stachybotrys chartarum, the "sick building syndrome" mold. I am much better now than I was then, but still have chemical sensitivities as a result, 15 years after I stopped working there.
Do you know of water damage to your building? Do you have a flat roof? Are other people in your building also more sick that usual? (Maybe not as often as you, but more sick than normal.)
This place i'm working now the air conditioning isn't terrible, It takes about half the day for me to feel effected by it. Nobody around me is sick. My previous job the air conditioning was worse, thats where it started but that place has moved offices now. I don't remember anyone being unwell other then when the seasons bugs go around.
Places I'm definately feel it strongly are at university, in peoples cars and on buses.
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@Sol_down_on_carbs, I will pipe in as well about the dairy. I had frequent sinus infections due to stress and poor ventilation conditions (filters never changed, moldy ducts, managers who don't care about health, etc.) at work, and cutting dairy at the advice of my nutritionist helped greatly. I can do some yogurt or cheese, but I used to drink a lot of dairy milk. Once I cut it down (I miss you moo milk!), the frequency dropped, but not completely. As I said, poor conditions at work.
Try a saline mist. You can pick one up at any drug store (these tend to be overpriced for what they actually are), or make your own. See http://www.webmd.com/allergies/saline-spray. You'd simply need a bottle that could deliver it as a mist, so you may want to purchase on the first time. Keep the sinuses moist. This has been the most helpful for me. Also, there are saline rinses that are meant to be run through the sinuses to clean them. I find this as good "preventative maintenance" as well as can help stop an infection before it becomes full blown. That saline solution described in the link above can be used as a rinse as well.
As others have addressed, stress. It plays a part. When I have a streak of bad days at work I can definitely feel an infection coming on (I don't know if it's common, I cant find info anywhere and my doctor looks at me odd, but I can sense this odd 'odor' which I now call an infection smell). Once the stress reduces, it subsides, if I'm lucky before a full blown infection forms.0 -
I would definitely do these things first.
Go get an allergy test done. It's a prick test either on your arm or your back,
Go get an ALCAT test done. It's a blood test which will tell you if you have any food intolerances.
This will tell you pretty definitively if it's something you can fix or something you are eating causing the problem.
My next suggestion is to keep and live in a clean environment free of dust. I suggest getting a HEPA filter if possible (my boyfriend and i use one and it's fantastic). I also suggest a humidifies or a defuser near your bed when you're sleeping.0 -
Sol_down_on_carbs wrote: »I think tracking down possible allergens would be more helpful than trying to find magic food. You might also try stress busters like exercise or meditation. Do you sleep well?
My allergen seems to be environmental, I've been going to the doctors for years.
I do exercise and go to the gym.
My sleep is bad when sinus problems get too much, but the operation stopped the nose being as bad
Before that I was getting a few hours sleep a night if any.
Then either you need a way to control the environment (open a window for example, or take breaks to walk outside) or you need to discuss with your dr about antihistamins you can take daily. If you already know what is the cause of your problems it is pointless to try changing something completely irrelevant, like diet.0 -
Sol_down_on_carbs wrote: »kshama2001 wrote: »Sol_down_on_carbs wrote: »Have you done tests for the most common allergens? It would give you a starting point. The alternative is to get on complete elimination diet (you will have to google for the full list) and if things improve then start reintroducing foods until you figure out what was the problem.
I haven't had tests done, what seems to have caused and aggravates the sinus problems, is air conditioning, I cant really cope in places with bad aircons, and I find after awhile of being at work and uni my body just literally breaks down from all the sinus problems.
All I can really do is take cough drops, nasal sprays (which dont really work at all) and ear drops, which is costing me a small fortune of around £50 a month. So I'm hoping diet can toughen my body up somehow.
Sounds like mold. I had sinus problems all the time in the 90s and it turned out our building had Stachybotrys chartarum, the "sick building syndrome" mold. I am much better now than I was then, but still have chemical sensitivities as a result, 15 years after I stopped working there.
Do you know of water damage to your building? Do you have a flat roof? Are other people in your building also more sick that usual? (Maybe not as often as you, but more sick than normal.)
This place i'm working now the air conditioning isn't terrible, It takes about half the day for me to feel effected by it. Nobody around me is sick. My previous job the air conditioning was worse, thats where it started but that place has moved offices now. I don't remember anyone being unwell other then when the seasons bugs go around.
Places I'm definately feel it strongly are at university, in peoples cars and on buses.
When you consistently start to feel sick within a few hours after arriving somewhere, and feel better after you've left, sounds like a "sick building."
Since working in that building, I have problems in brand new cars and cars that have "air fresheners." Leather is easier for me to tolerate than fabric. Higher end cars are better than lower end.0 -
Sol_down_on_carbs wrote: »I think tracking down possible allergens would be more helpful than trying to find magic food. You might also try stress busters like exercise or meditation. Do you sleep well?
My allergen seems to be environmental, I've been going to the doctors for years.
I do exercise and go to the gym.
My sleep is bad when sinus problems get too much, but the operation stopped the nose being as bad
Before that I was getting a few hours sleep a night if any.
Then either you need a way to control the environment (open a window for example, or take breaks to walk outside) or you need to discuss with your dr about antihistamins you can take daily. If you already know what is the cause of your problems it is pointless to try changing something completely irrelevant, like diet.
way to control the environment (open a window for example, or take breaks to walk outside < This something I obviously do
I have been on lots of antihistamines for years now of different types
I don't expect food to cure my problems. I don't actually think there is a cure except to be permanently outside and in the countryside or something. But if food can help alleviate some of the symptoms then I will try it.0 -
Look into a sinus rinse/neti pot. It's really good at clearing your sinuses from allergens. Just make sure to use distilled water.0
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Diet won't help if your problem is severe; go see an ear, nose and throat doctor.0
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kshama2001 wrote: »Sol_down_on_carbs wrote: »kshama2001 wrote: »Sol_down_on_carbs wrote: »Have you done tests for the most common allergens? It would give you a starting point. The alternative is to get on complete elimination diet (you will have to google for the full list) and if things improve then start reintroducing foods until you figure out what was the problem.
I haven't had tests done, what seems to have caused and aggravates the sinus problems, is air conditioning, I cant really cope in places with bad aircons, and I find after awhile of being at work and uni my body just literally breaks down from all the sinus problems.
All I can really do is take cough drops, nasal sprays (which dont really work at all) and ear drops, which is costing me a small fortune of around £50 a month. So I'm hoping diet can toughen my body up somehow.
Sounds like mold. I had sinus problems all the time in the 90s and it turned out our building had Stachybotrys chartarum, the "sick building syndrome" mold. I am much better now than I was then, but still have chemical sensitivities as a result, 15 years after I stopped working there.
Do you know of water damage to your building? Do you have a flat roof? Are other people in your building also more sick that usual? (Maybe not as often as you, but more sick than normal.)
This place i'm working now the air conditioning isn't terrible, It takes about half the day for me to feel effected by it. Nobody around me is sick. My previous job the air conditioning was worse, thats where it started but that place has moved offices now. I don't remember anyone being unwell other then when the seasons bugs go around.
Places I'm definately feel it strongly are at university, in peoples cars and on buses.
When you consistently start to feel sick within a few hours after arriving somewhere, and feel better after you've left, sounds like a "sick building."
Since working in that building, I have problems in brand new cars and cars that have "air fresheners." Leather is easier for me to tolerate than fabric. Higher end cars are better than lower end.kshama2001 wrote: »Sol_down_on_carbs wrote: »kshama2001 wrote: »Sol_down_on_carbs wrote: »Have you done tests for the most common allergens? It would give you a starting point. The alternative is to get on complete elimination diet (you will have to google for the full list) and if things improve then start reintroducing foods until you figure out what was the problem.
I haven't had tests done, what seems to have caused and aggravates the sinus problems, is air conditioning, I cant really cope in places with bad aircons, and I find after awhile of being at work and uni my body just literally breaks down from all the sinus problems.
All I can really do is take cough drops, nasal sprays (which dont really work at all) and ear drops, which is costing me a small fortune of around £50 a month. So I'm hoping diet can toughen my body up somehow.
Sounds like mold. I had sinus problems all the time in the 90s and it turned out our building had Stachybotrys chartarum, the "sick building syndrome" mold. I am much better now than I was then, but still have chemical sensitivities as a result, 15 years after I stopped working there.
Do you know of water damage to your building? Do you have a flat roof? Are other people in your building also more sick that usual? (Maybe not as often as you, but more sick than normal.)
This place i'm working now the air conditioning isn't terrible, It takes about half the day for me to feel effected by it. Nobody around me is sick. My previous job the air conditioning was worse, thats where it started but that place has moved offices now. I don't remember anyone being unwell other then when the seasons bugs go around.
Places I'm definately feel it strongly are at university, in peoples cars and on buses.
When you consistently start to feel sick within a few hours after arriving somewhere, and feel better after you've left, sounds like a "sick building."
Since working in that building, I have problems in brand new cars and cars that have "air fresheners." Leather is easier for me to tolerate than fabric. Higher end cars are better than lower end.
This sounds like a strong possibility , also sounds like something I cant do much about.0 -
Go to the doctor.0
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Sol_down_on_carbs wrote: »kshama2001 wrote: »Sol_down_on_carbs wrote: »kshama2001 wrote: »Sol_down_on_carbs wrote: »Have you done tests for the most common allergens? It would give you a starting point. The alternative is to get on complete elimination diet (you will have to google for the full list) and if things improve then start reintroducing foods until you figure out what was the problem.
I haven't had tests done, what seems to have caused and aggravates the sinus problems, is air conditioning, I cant really cope in places with bad aircons, and I find after awhile of being at work and uni my body just literally breaks down from all the sinus problems.
All I can really do is take cough drops, nasal sprays (which dont really work at all) and ear drops, which is costing me a small fortune of around £50 a month. So I'm hoping diet can toughen my body up somehow.
Sounds like mold. I had sinus problems all the time in the 90s and it turned out our building had Stachybotrys chartarum, the "sick building syndrome" mold. I am much better now than I was then, but still have chemical sensitivities as a result, 15 years after I stopped working there.
Do you know of water damage to your building? Do you have a flat roof? Are other people in your building also more sick that usual? (Maybe not as often as you, but more sick than normal.)
This place i'm working now the air conditioning isn't terrible, It takes about half the day for me to feel effected by it. Nobody around me is sick. My previous job the air conditioning was worse, thats where it started but that place has moved offices now. I don't remember anyone being unwell other then when the seasons bugs go around.
Places I'm definately feel it strongly are at university, in peoples cars and on buses.
When you consistently start to feel sick within a few hours after arriving somewhere, and feel better after you've left, sounds like a "sick building."
Since working in that building, I have problems in brand new cars and cars that have "air fresheners." Leather is easier for me to tolerate than fabric. Higher end cars are better than lower end.kshama2001 wrote: »Sol_down_on_carbs wrote: »kshama2001 wrote: »Sol_down_on_carbs wrote: »Have you done tests for the most common allergens? It would give you a starting point. The alternative is to get on complete elimination diet (you will have to google for the full list) and if things improve then start reintroducing foods until you figure out what was the problem.
I haven't had tests done, what seems to have caused and aggravates the sinus problems, is air conditioning, I cant really cope in places with bad aircons, and I find after awhile of being at work and uni my body just literally breaks down from all the sinus problems.
All I can really do is take cough drops, nasal sprays (which dont really work at all) and ear drops, which is costing me a small fortune of around £50 a month. So I'm hoping diet can toughen my body up somehow.
Sounds like mold. I had sinus problems all the time in the 90s and it turned out our building had Stachybotrys chartarum, the "sick building syndrome" mold. I am much better now than I was then, but still have chemical sensitivities as a result, 15 years after I stopped working there.
Do you know of water damage to your building? Do you have a flat roof? Are other people in your building also more sick that usual? (Maybe not as often as you, but more sick than normal.)
This place i'm working now the air conditioning isn't terrible, It takes about half the day for me to feel effected by it. Nobody around me is sick. My previous job the air conditioning was worse, thats where it started but that place has moved offices now. I don't remember anyone being unwell other then when the seasons bugs go around.
Places I'm definately feel it strongly are at university, in peoples cars and on buses.
When you consistently start to feel sick within a few hours after arriving somewhere, and feel better after you've left, sounds like a "sick building."
Since working in that building, I have problems in brand new cars and cars that have "air fresheners." Leather is easier for me to tolerate than fabric. Higher end cars are better than lower end.
This sounds like a strong possibility , also sounds like something I cant do much about.
Not you on your own, no. All you can do on your own is get another job. That's what I ended up doing. My employer was not willing to work with me. Subsequent employers were. However, you can take the steps below.
http://www.ei-resource.org/illness-information/related-conditions/sick-building-syndrome/
What Can be Done About Sick Building Syndrome?
If you and other people living or working in the same building experience health problems that seem to only be present when you are in that building, or at least get much worse, then it is reasonable to suspect sick building syndrome. You should report the situation to the landlord, office manger, or whomever is responsible for the building and ask them to have an inspection carried out. If they are unwilling to cooperate then you may have to get local authorities such as an environmental health agency involved.
After a thorough environmental health inspection is carried out on a building to determine possible causes for the occupants health complaints, there are many measures that can be taken to rectify the situation. A combination of some of the factors we've discussed above will usually be involved and all will have to be tackled. Measures taken may include an overhaul or replacement of the ventilation system, structural repairs to prevent leaks and damp, a review of chemicals used in the building, a review of cleaning practices, and professional mold removal.
The important thing is to take action to have a suspected sick building investigated as soon as possible as it is likely that the problem will only get worse if not addressed.0 -
Sol_down_on_carbs wrote: »Have you done tests for the most common allergens? It would give you a starting point. The alternative is to get on complete elimination diet (you will have to google for the full list) and if things improve then start reintroducing foods until you figure out what was the problem.
I haven't had tests done, what seems to have caused and aggravates the sinus problems, is air conditioning, I cant really cope in places with bad aircons, and I find after awhile of being at work and uni my body just literally breaks down from all the sinus problems.
All I can really do is take cough drops, nasal sprays (which dont really work at all) and ear drops, which is costing me a small fortune of around £50 a month. So I'm hoping diet can toughen my body up somehow.
For me, allergy testing, and working with my doctor on a daily allergy med regime helped a lot. (I take two oral meds, plus a nasal spray.) I avoid the allergens that I can, and wear a mask if I must be around certain ones. But I expect you probably have spoken to your doctor about that.
I haven't found any foods that help, except hot stuff when my throat is sore, or a cold can of soda held against my sinuses when they are swollen.0 -
Nasal saline rinsing really helps. It's not as gross or uncomfortable as it sounds 1/day. All my allergy tests came up negative0
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