Are Antibiotics Useless for Sinus Infections?

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nsoo — Tue, 20 May 2008 22:08:40 GMT

I don't eat wheat, corn, dairy, or peanuts. I eat only real whole foods, I exercise every day, yoga and walking, hiking, I sleep 8 hours a day, I meditate, I don't eat junk food or processed foods, I don't use chemicals on my body or in my home or in my food, I don't drink coffee or alcohol, I don't eat sugar, I irrigate my sinuses regularly......but...

I have had severe symptoms of chronic sinus infection for over two years. I finally started a course of antibiotics and I feel well finally.

You should not use sea salt for sinus irrigation because it may contain fish excrement and it also contains minerals.

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y.l.th — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 09:18:04 GMT

I used to get lot's of sinus problems and got anti -biotics from the doc.....just didn't know any better back then, but since using Young Living essential oils and their products, I stay clear of any cold virus, despite other people around me are poorly with a cold or flue virus.

It's been great and I hardly can believe it, but I know lot's of other people, who experience the same thing.

Their products are free from any chemicals and therefore are very powerful.

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Homeschoolmom — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 16:41:57 GMT

Two comments:

One is, using Colloidal Silver spray 3 times a day can get you over a sinus infection in 24 hours, or less. From what I've read about Colloidal Silver, it's effective against both bacteria and fungus. I've had great success with using it, both for sinus infections and to help get over a cold.

Also, someone was asking about probiotics. Yes, they're good for both restoring normal flora after taking antibiotics, and for general health. If you drink any water with chlorine in it (ie, any tap water that isn't from your own well), or if you ever eat any sugar or junk food, or if you've ever taken antibiotic, chances are your intestinal flora isn't what it should be. We routinely use probiotics. If we've had chlorinated water or have been to a Christmas party and ate sugary stuff, we will take probiotic for several days in a row. The rest of the time, we just take it about once a week.

Happy New Year!

-Catherine

re: Are Antibiotics Useless for Sinus Infections?

amberodie — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 10:51:53 GMT

Please note the WaterPik motor is safe and there are pressure controls on the handle. Also as long as your head is positioned as advised, you should not have to worry about ear flooding (which may involve ear infection) AND you will have to move your head in ways (side to side, or on angle. Be careful) that will allow (treated) water (that has gotten to the back areas) to drain out after rinsing is done. A pot is based on gravity and if you are impacted with mucus will need more of a push than gravity to help clear out the gunk. I listed the rubber cap to the pik untensil as Grossman. It is Grossan (named after the Doctor who invented it) and I apologize for the mispelling. No use of antibiotics should be considered without speaking with your PCP, or ENT. Your PCP may not be familiar with use in sinus irrigation and probably write you a script for an antibiotic. If you find it does not work, you need to address it locally (not systemically). If you go to an ENT who ALSO wants to write a(nother) script, you could ask if he sees (he should have tried looking at your sinuses already) an infection? If he does you could ask he 'places' an antibiotic (there are 2, or 3. Bactroban is a widely used topical. It now comes in small tubes which you squirt into your nares and then rub them together. It also comes in a compound so you can squirt it further in) back into the sinus area. He may plug your nose up and ask you to keep your head level for awhile. Done again the next week. You should feel better the next day. He may have to drain mucus out first to give the 'ab' a better chance to work. Also, NEVER use Gentamycin (Garamycin) by CHOICE. It is also known as the 'bleach of all antibiotics'. It can destroy your sense of balance and/or add/increase tinnitus (noise/sounds in the head) levels. It is contraindicated as a POST sugical rinse (they apply an antibiotic after surgery). Use any rinse AFTER you have healed. It can be weeks to heal. A rinse is topical (not systemic).

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KelleyEidem — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 05:09:23 GMT

A year or so ago, researchers at the Mayo Clinic were stunned to learn from their own research that 96% of all chronic sinus infections are caused by yeast, fungi and molds, not bacteria.

Taking antibiotics will actually increase yeast, fungi and mold growth. So if a person wants to ensure the return of their sinus infection, antibiotics is the way to go.

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Femina Claire — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 03:07:43 GMT

As someone who has suffered from Sinus Infections most of my life, I know how terrible they are and how bloody useless the drugs are!

When I became interested in herbology and educated myself, I discovered God's gift to people with sinus issues......... THYME. Yep, you got it, Thyme. You can use Thyme (Thymus Vulgaris) as a tea with honey to treat sinusitis, or my personal favourite, by Tincture.

Now, I never get sinusitis anymore.....

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green50 — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 22:30:46 GMT

Here is my experience with xylitol which I posted at Google Groups-Sinusits (under 'sinus steeping'); references are included. Good luck with this procedure; I have not had any sinus problems since 'steeping' daily.

groups.google.ca/.../e1fc309fd5de84ea

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RockyEast — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 18:08:47 GMT

Hi.

I've had sinus problems all my life. I get a stuffed up nose and sniffle and blow my nose a lot. It is more annoying than anything else. Before Christmas I tried the products at

www.sinusinfectiondiscovery.com to see if I could get relief.

I followed the procedure suggested and lo and behold my sinuses and my nose were free from mucus and being stuffed up for about 10 days. From the looks of it I will need to make use of the products about once a week. This stuff really works.

PS: I do not know or a have any financial interest in the products sold on that site. I just found that it worked really well for me.

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Colin Cody — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 11:46:31 GMT

I have used a combination of Xylitol and MSM powder in absolutely clean water to irrigate my sinuses for years. If you mix all this in a little spray bottle, it works very well. Something else that works well is hydrogen peroxide delivered by eye dropper to each ear as often as needed. I also use an ecoquest air purifier to great effect. Happy breathing.

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Faithful1 — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 01:31:23 GMT

I used to get sinus infections at least twice a year, spring, fall as well as allergy congestion. I agree that antibiotics reak havoc on people and sometimes don't work. Since I've learned about detoxing (Yerba 1st time, then Ultimate Cleanse 2nd time), taking spirulina, Kyolic garlic, and cooking with lots of onions and garlic i havent had any serious sinus problems since. Allergy problems at a minimum....sneezing fits some times but i think that's a good thing if my system is trying to clear itself. I used to get the worst sinus headaches. If i get one now it's usually gone within a an hour or so instead of lasting a whole day or more. It's time for another cleansing and i'm about to do a candida cleanse as well.

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AZhiker — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 01:04:08 GMT

I found stainless steel neti pots at a site called healthandyoga.com, they came with pre-measured salt and instructions on CD showing how to use a neti. I've tried many times before at the suggestion of yoga instructors and health food store employees and was never successful until I found this one. It's easy and it works!

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linnea56 — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 21:51:02 GMT

I was just reading through the threads on this issue, as my 17 year old daughter was just diagnosed with a sinus infection after several years of undiagnosed hacking, copious mucus and throat clearing. (Doctor is an allergist and immune system specialist: she also prescribed probiotics, saline rinses, and prednisone on a tapering off schedule). She has been on the antibiotic and prednisone for 2 weeks and we see a huge difference. So somethimes it does work, when it is appropriate. This is the first antibiotic she has had since she was maybe 5 years old. We (and her previous doctors) thought the mucus was just from her regular respiratory allergy. But I have an allergy too and her level of misery was much greater than mine for the last 2-3 years or so. Now I feel like a bad parent for not realizing there was something more wrong!

In the hopes of preventing this from occurring again, can someone go over anti-fungal and anti-bacterial treatments that can be done at home? Any supplements especially helpful? Someone mentioned MSM for the sulfur. Any other sulfur sources? Are the proboitics just for restoring the intestinal flora after the antibiotic has killed them , or for general health? Thanks!

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cmzs_98 — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 21:41:18 GMT

Tried the grapefruit seed extract on my husband, seemed to make things worse. Can't get him to try it again.

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SarahB — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 21:15:59 GMT

Hi Dr. M: Could you find a video of someone using a neti pot for us? I have seen them for sale and am intrigued, but am a little intimidated to try it on my own without seeing a demo first. Thanks!

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BetaBob — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 21:02:57 GMT

Many of these problems are all due to a lack of food grade sulfur in the diet. MSM or methylsulfonylmethane is safe, non-toxic and it works. MSM is also useful for arthritis, snoring and constipation. Most folks eat only cooked food, so there is no MSM in their diet. Do the research and remember to start slowly with low dosage as the body will detox with MSM.