
Blocked Up With Dizziness. Mucus Drip At The Back Of Throat, Regular Nausea And Sharpness On Breath. Painful Chest. What To Do?

Chronic esophageal-reflux-disease/0000" >Acid Reflux and Sinusitis is a possibility
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. These symptoms may be related to a chronic acid reflux and sinusitis.
2. You should discuss this with your physician and request investigations and medication for these two conditions that commonly co-exist.
3. A videolaryngoscopy, Sinus CT, Impedance Audiometry, Esophageal Manometry and an abdominal sonography will be required.
4. An 8 to 12 week trial with anti-reflux medication, with short term anti-allergic, mucolytic, decongestants and steam inhalation may be tried before further investigations.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards.


What kind I do of a simple natute initially to try to address the sinuses?
Steam inhalation.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for writing back.
1. Plain steam inhalation taken regularly two to four times a day for at least 15 minutes at a time is the easiest natural therapy for the sinusitis.
2. Adding medication as suggested above along with a steroid nasal spray will help treat the sinusitis more quickly than with steam inhalation alone.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards.


Can these issues have led over time to general aching and feeling like I have permanent flu? My arms and torso constantly ache as if I had a temperature/flu. It has been diagnosed that this is element is rheumatic, but is it more likely to simply be the issues you refer to?
As below:
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for writing back.
1. Yes, chronic infection and inflammation on the body may cause such symptoms.
2. A Rheumatologist may help you rule out or treat any rheumatic component of your symptoms.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards.

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