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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -pa…@cpcug.org wrote: > I had sinusitis and bronchitis in early June that was treated with > prednisone and biaxin; the terrible coughing went away almost the > first > night, and by the time (ten days) I completed the medication as > directed, > I thought the problem was gone. > But a month later it started again, and this time I have been given > flonase and claritin, which suggests I am being treated for an > allergy. > After a week there has been no improvement. > Other than going back to the doctor, in about a week or so, can > someone > suggest what I might do to get rid of the cough. The congestion is all > in > the throat it seems. > ——————-==== Posted via Deja News > ====———————– >       http://www.dejanews.com/     Search, Read, Post to Usenet

   Welcome to the wonderful world of sinusitis.  Isn’t it grand.  Have you seen an allergist?  Flonase and Claritin are 2 of the more common allergy drugs given.  An allergist could help you better regulating your problems with either shots, drugs and in severe cases surgery.  9 out of 10 people with these types of problems have an allergy of some type. Your symptoms are being caused as your bodies reaction to what it sees as foreign.  You sound like you have what I have – post nasal drip. After a while without help the mucus collects in your throat and upper chest.  Predisone will help with occasional attacks (I’m on it right now and about to set up a shrine to it) but without a better everyday drug that will help with the other symptoms it’s just a matter of time before another upper respiratory infection or bronchitis.  I have had these problems a long time and unfortunately I am that 10th person that has all the symptoms but is not technically allergic to anything.  I’ve the tests and they’re all negative.  Trust me see an allergist.  They deal with this all the time.  They will better be able to help you than a general physician.  Do yourself a favor go get an allergy test.  If you do happen to be allergic to something they can give one shot a week to get yoru body used to whatever it is you’re allergic to.  After a while you may not need the shots and won’t have any problems.  And as long as you’re on the shots most people feel fine and don’t need to take any drugs.  I’d love to be allergic to something specific to be able to do this.  But my only choices are drug therapy or surgery.  This is all IMHO and I’m now doctor but I’ve had extensive experience.  I’ve seen a general physician, a neurologist, an ear, nose and throat guy, and ended up at an allergist.  Good luck and if I can do anything further to help ease your suufering give me a holler.  I know what misery this can cause and misery of course loves company. Slainte (Irish for to your health) Janice Wiegley Buffalo’s Celtic Connection http://www.pce.net/wigs

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -geoffrey reed <r…@interwork.sdsu.edu> wrote: >I have been thru the ringer with every conceivable "treatement" known to >man: anithistimines, decongestants(topical, pills), nasal steroids (three >kinds), cromlyn, oral steroids, acupuncture, etc., etc. etc! I STILL get >sinusitis at least four times a year, and I have developed an immunity to >the first-wave antibiotics. I just had a scrip for augmentin filled >($106!!, 60% reimbursed by my student health insurance). I have undergone >sinus surgery (polyp removals), skin testing, etc. I have also used the >nasal irragtor, too (messy). The test revealed allerigic symtoms, but the >cause was unfound. >I am now led to believe  that my allergies/sinusitis  must be combination >of enviornmental (air pollution, second-hand smoke) poison, dietary >reactions, and psychosomatization of stress. This theory makes sense, >although it is hard to prove, and also hard to treat! >Any advice, or fellow sufferers who may believe they too are in the same >boat ("The Titanic")?

– Those things can play a role in sinusitis.  You also have to use other treatments, which are discussed on my website. Wellington S. Tichenor, M. D. 642 Park Avenue New York, New York 212 517 6611 Visit our website at: http://www.sinuses.com Sinusitis: A Treatment Plan that Works for Asthma and Allergy too Any information read here should not be viewed as medical advice, as individual medical problems must be addressed by your physician. If you are looking for a physician and cannot get to New York City, please see the FAQ page.

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I have been thru the ringer with every conceivable "treatement" known to man: anithistimines, decongestants(topical, pills), nasal steroids (three kinds), cromlyn, oral steroids, acupuncture, etc., etc. etc! I STILL get sinusitis at least four times a year, and I have developed an immunity to the first-wave antibiotics. I just had a scrip for augmentin filled ($106!!, 60% reimbursed by my student health insurance). I have undergone sinus surgery (polyp removals), skin testing, etc. I have also used the nasal irragtor, too (messy). The test revealed allerigic symtoms, but the cause was unfound. I am now led to believe  that my allergies/sinusitis  must be combination of enviornmental (air pollution, second-hand smoke) poison, dietary reactions, and psychosomatization of stress. This theory makes sense, although it is hard to prove, and also hard to treat! Any advice, or fellow sufferers who may believe they too are in the same boat ("The Titanic")?

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I had sinusitis and bronchitis in early June that was treated with prednisone and biaxin; the terrible coughing went away almost the first night, and by the time (ten days) I completed the medication as directed, I thought the problem was gone. But a month later it started again, and this time I have been given flonase and claritin, which suggests I am being treated for an allergy. After a week there has been no improvement. Other than going back to the doctor, in about a week or so, can someone suggest what I might do to get rid of the cough. The congestion is all in the throat it seems. ——————-==== Posted via Deja News ====———————–       http://www.dejanews.com/     Search, Read, Post to Usenet

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Have been on Zyrtec for 10 months and did not notice any side effects.  But then again, always being fatigued from sinus infections, who knows.  I was told that it is a mild antihistamine.  My wife did not tolerate it and went back to Claritin-D.  Don’t forget about all the prescription nasal sprays. Good Luck! Bob qyu573 <qyu…@yahoo.com> wrote in message

news:[email protected]… – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> x-no-archive: yes > Hello, > (Sorry if you are seeing this message twice:  I couldn’t see that it > had posted.) > My main sinusitis symptom is coughing, due to the post nasal drip. > Does anyone else have this as their most annoying symptom, and if > so, what do you do about it?  Antihistamines at night help me from > coughing so I can sleep.  I’ve had this sinus thing for years, but > my husband thinks I cough too much and so I am thinking about going > to the doctor and asking about the newer antihistamines.  I heard > there are newer ones that are supposed to be non-drowsy.  Has anyone > had experience with those?  Do they work?  I’d take the regular > benadryl type ones, but they make me so sleepy.  Thanks for any > input!

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qyu573 wrote: > My main sinusitis symptom is coughing, due to the post nasal drip. > Does anyone else have this as their most annoying symptom, and if > so, what do you do about it?  

I have found that regular nasal irrigation (with the Grossan irrigator tip) is the best thing for post nasal drip.  The more secretions I am able to flush out of my nasopharynx, the less remains to drip down the back of my throat. — Steven D. Litvintchouk                   Email:  s…@mitre.org                 Disclaimer:  As far as I am aware, the opinions expressed herein             are not those of my employer.

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I don’t mind the ‘hacking’ nearly as much as the people around me.  Do you know how irritating that can be?  It makes me a little crazy.  It drives them nuts! – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -qyu573 wrote in message <372C641B.2041D…@yahoo.com>… >x-no-archive: yes >Hello, >(Sorry if you are seeing this message twice:  I couldn’t see that it >had posted.) >My main sinusitis symptom is coughing, due to the post nasal drip. >Does anyone else have this as their most annoying symptom, and if >so, what do you do about it?  Antihistamines at night help me from >coughing so I can sleep.  I’ve had this sinus thing for years, but >my husband thinks I cough too much and so I am thinking about going >to the doctor and asking about the newer antihistamines.  I heard >there are newer ones that are supposed to be non-drowsy.  Has anyone >had experience with those?  Do they work?  I’d take the regular >benadryl type ones, but they make me so sleepy.  Thanks for any >input!

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>there are newer ones that are supposed to be non-drowsy.  Has anyone >had experience with those?  

Yes, there are quite a few out now. try different ones and see which is for you. The doctor may also recommend one of the new sprays like nasonex. But the best thing is to see an ENT off the bat. I had years of suffering from internists who don’t know much about sinus and allergies and just prescribe whatevers new that year, that the pharmacy salesman left samples of. Go see a specialist first and save yourself the trouble. Nadine

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Hello fellow suffers.  I too suffer from the post nasal drip.  Expectorants have been quite efective in helping my cough.  Organidan is my favorite px and there are many otc products. Good luck.  guyramon – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -Paula Burch wrote in message <7gkova$…@gazette.bcm.tmc.edu>… >x-no-archive: yes >qyu573 <qyu…@yahoo.com> writes: >> My main sinusitis symptom is coughing, due to the post nasal drip. >> Does anyone else have this as their most annoying symptom, and if >> so, what do you do about it?  Antihistamines at night help me from >> coughing so I can sleep. >If antihistamines help prevent your coughing, then it’s likely your >problem has something to do with allergens in your bedroom – such as >dust mite allergen in the mattress and the carpet and your pillow. >Buy a new pillow, consider buying a new mattress, get a breathable >dustproof barrier cover for your new pillow and your mattress (the >covers may not work for a badly infested mattress, unfortunately), and >get a vinyl cover for your boxspring, if you have one. This alone >should make a big difference. One of many sources for the breathable >dustproof covers is Allergy Control Products, at 1-800-422-DUST, or do >a web search to find other companies. I find the knit covers to be >more comfortable than the stiff woven poly/cotton blends. Also be sure >to wash all bedding in hot water (130 Fahrenheit) every two to three >weeks, to kill dust mites and help remove their accumulated allergen. >All antihistamines, including the newer ones, have side effects for >some people; your best bet is to just try some and see what works best >for you. The newer ones all require a doctor’s prescription. >– >Paula Burch >pbu…@bcm.tmc.edu >http://mbcr.bcm.tmc.edu/pburch.html or http://www.flash.net/~pburch/

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Sorry to read about your problems – my coughing drives me nuts.  Here’s what I’ve done to help control the problem: 1. Antihistamine – a non-drowsy one for the day & a conventional drowsy one (OTC) about 3 hours prior to sleep 2. Plain robitussen before sleep & during the day as needed 3. Flonase – not less than 2 hours prior to sleep 4. If it gets bad, get a perscription for Afrin – this seems to cut down on the post-nasal-drip Above all else- drink LOTS of water all day –  this seems to loosen up the mucous for easy drainage Ask your doctor about bedroom allergy avoidance measures – we ripped up the carpets, removed the drapes & bought all the fancy covers.   Hope this helps Bob – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -qyu573 wrote: >Hello, >(Sorry if you are seeing this message twice:  I couldn’t see that it >had posted.) >My main sinusitis symptom is coughing, due to the post nasal drip. >Does anyone else have this as their most annoying symptom, and if >so, what do you do about it?  Antihistamines at night help me from >coughing so I can sleep.  I’ve had this sinus thing for years, but >my husband thinks I cough too much and so I am thinking about going >to the doctor and asking about the newer antihistamines.  I heard >there are newer ones that are supposed to be non-drowsy.  Has anyone >had experience with those?  Do they work?  I’d take the regular >benadryl type ones, but they make me so sleepy.  Thanks for any >input!

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You may want to investigate the possibility of asthma aggravated by post nasal drip and if it is an issue, one of the new drugs like Singulair may be helpful because they have an effect on both the lungs and the sinuses.  I have both sinus and asthma difficulties and have found the Singulair helpful.  I also find the non-drowsy antihistamines and nasal steroid sprays helpful, and atrovent spray helps reduce the mucous production. Like RobertM389, I find it helpful to drink lots of water and get rid of allergens like dust and mould, particularly in the bedroom.   In addition to the dust-proofing measures suggested by RobertM389, consider adding a hepa-filter air cleaner and a hepa filter vacuum cleaner.  Consider pet allergies.  Get fragrance out of your life (common irritants and allergens). Check out this site re fragrance issues: http://www.ameliaww.com/fpin/fpin.htm . Avoid other irritants too, like cigarette smoke, paint fumes, air pollution, etc.  See an ear nose and throat doctor – there’s always the possibility you might have a deviated septum or some other structural problem requiring surgery.  After years of telling my respirologist that I thought the sinus problem was making the asthma worse, he sent me to an ENT Dr., and 2 surgeries later I can breath through both sides of the nose for the first time in my life (I’m in my 40’s). RobertM389 <robertm…@aol.com> wrote in message

news:[email protected]… – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Sorry to read about your problems – my coughing drives me nuts.  Here’s what > I’ve done to help control the problem: > 1. Antihistamine – a non-drowsy one for the day & a conventional drowsy one > (OTC) about 3 hours prior to sleep > 2. Plain robitussen before sleep & during the day as needed > 3. Flonase – not less than 2 hours prior to sleep > 4. If it gets bad, get a perscription for Afrin – this seems to cut down on the > post-nasal-drip > Above all else- drink LOTS of water all day –  this seems to loosen up the > mucous for easy drainage > Ask your doctor about bedroom allergy avoidance measures – we ripped up the > carpets, removed the drapes & bought all the fancy covers. > Hope this helps > Bob > qyu573 wrote: > >Hello, > >(Sorry if you are seeing this message twice:  I couldn’t see that it > >had posted.) > >My main sinusitis symptom is coughing, due to the post nasal drip. > >Does anyone else have this as their most annoying symptom, and if > >so, what do you do about it?  Antihistamines at night help me from > >coughing so I can sleep.  I’ve had this sinus thing for years, but > >my husband thinks I cough too much and so I am thinking about going > >to the doctor and asking about the newer antihistamines.  I heard > >there are newer ones that are supposed to be non-drowsy.  Has anyone > >had experience with those?  Do they work?  I’d take the regular > >benadryl type ones, but they make me so sleepy.  Thanks for any > >input!

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