is it possible to have a sinus infection with the only "stuffy" feeling being in the face and head?… by crazydaisyo
i've always had terrible allergies (nose and throat), but after moving from a humid state (virginia) to the dry desert of california, they got worse and my nose got REALLY dry. i usually have postnasal, still do, but now i also have that full stuffy feeling you get with a sinus infection in my face and forehead, and sometimes popped ears, is it possible for me to have a sinus infection, or could these just be different allergies? i feel fine otherwise, and i know sinus infections usually cause pain dont they? it takes FOREVER to get an ENT appt here, so i figured i'd ask in the meantime!
Best Answer:
I have severe allergies, I lived in the midwest for years and only had sinus infections a few times a year. Well we moved to Phoenix for a great job. I wasn't there a month and had what seemed like one long sinus infection. There wasn't a period longer than two weeks that I wasn't on one antibiotic or another. Try a humidifier in your house especially in your bedroom at night. I also found a product called nasal comfort, helps keep the inside of your nose moist. What happens is the lack of humidity on top of the allergies makes your nasal passages swell up, you get no drainage at all just a tremendous amount of pressure in your head. Also see if your Doc will prescribe an antihistamine/decongestant for you..I take clarinex D every day plus Singlair which also helps the allergies even though its a asthma medicine. When it gets really bad I add nasonex to the mix a steroidal spray that helps the swelling in my sinuses. Good luck I feel for you!! After a year we moved back to the midwest…it was that or allergy shots that can take years to be effective…no thanks!
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