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Can anyone recommend a good Ear, Nose & Throat specialist? (chronic sinus problems)

  • 09-06-2013 11:15PM
    #1
    LegacyUser
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 166,012 ✭✭✭✭


    Any help would be appreciated. A sentence or two of background on me: for YEARS now (15 +) I've had post-nasal drip and nasal congestion. No dietary intervention can get rid of it.

    I've never been given any kind of proper diagnosis. The last time I visited my GP he said some people are just like that, but I only saw him for 5 minutes, he didn't realise the extent of the problem. I can't go 20 minutes without having to spit up mucus (it's pretty gross).

    I wonder is this some kind of genetic thing?

    I'd like to be armed with some knowledge before I go to my GP or an ENT specialist. I have a medical card--but if I can get better treatment by paying and going private I'd do it.

    While googling, I found this.

    "Adenoid infection may cause symptoms such as excessive*mucus*production, which can be treated by its removal. Studies have shown that adenoid regrowth occurs in as many as 20% of the cases after removal."

    I wonder could that be part of the problem?


Comments

  • #2
    degzs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 276 ✭✭degzs


    i also have chronic sinus problems (over 5 years), did you go to ENT specialist and what action did you take?
    Any help would be great.


  • #3
    toothie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 112 ✭✭toothie


    Hi searcher1. I had my adenoids out very recently and have had symptoms like you are experiencing, as well as a lot of ear problems. However, it still hasn't cleared my problem up, yet anyway. I'd definitely recommend seeing an ENT. I can PM you the name of mine if you wish.


  • #4
    Chrisita
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 125 ✭✭Chrisita


    I had this from age 16, and acupuncture really helped. In my late 40's while investigating the cause of my long term depression, I was found to have histadelia (high histamine) I now take specific daily doses of vitamins and no more sinus, skin rash issues. My dx was a bit late age wise, so was only able to halve my depression meds. I hope this helps, sinus trouble is very debilitating.


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