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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Sinusitis And Discomfort In Chest

Hi..i was diagnosed with chronic sinitus over a year ago and for the last few months my nose is constantly blocked and i get relief from over the counter nasal stuff but it always returns...but i also have what can only be described as a rawness in my chest down to between my breasts...very centre feels very raw...it feels like im not breathing right as im compensating for not being able to breath through my nose if that makes sense
Tue, 3 Feb 2015
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Hello,

Thank you for asking at HCM.

I went through your history and would like to make suggestions for you as follows:

1. I usually suggest my such patients intranasal corticosteroids (such as mometasne furoate or fluticasone propionate) for 2-4 weeks depending upon response. As it is a prescription drug, your doctor needs to prescribe it.

2. Regular steam inhalation twice a day helps in sinus problems.

3. For your chest discomfort, I would think of two possibilities: it could be either wheezing/asthma related or due to gastroesophageal reflux-related.
More details of your symptoms would help to choose first possibility of the two, although both of them could also be interrelated.

4. In general, please avoid exposure to dusts, smokes, air pollution and cold air as much as possible.

5. I would suggest you not to use over-the-counter nose decongestant sprays too frequently, as they have their own side effects.

Hope above suggestions will be helpful to you.

Should you have any further query, please feel free to ask at HCM.

Wish you the best of the health ahead.

Thank you & Regards.
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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Sinusitis And Discomfort In Chest

Hello, Thank you for asking at HCM. I went through your history and would like to make suggestions for you as follows: 1. I usually suggest my such patients intranasal corticosteroids (such as mometasne furoate or fluticasone propionate) for 2-4 weeks depending upon response. As it is a prescription drug, your doctor needs to prescribe it. 2. Regular steam inhalation twice a day helps in sinus problems. 3. For your chest discomfort, I would think of two possibilities: it could be either wheezing/asthma related or due to gastroesophageal reflux-related. More details of your symptoms would help to choose first possibility of the two, although both of them could also be interrelated. 4. In general, please avoid exposure to dusts, smokes, air pollution and cold air as much as possible. 5. I would suggest you not to use over-the-counter nose decongestant sprays too frequently, as they have their own side effects. Hope above suggestions will be helpful to you. Should you have any further query, please feel free to ask at HCM. Wish you the best of the health ahead. Thank you & Regards.