Question 1

what causes post nasal drip after endoscopic sinus surgery?

Accepted Answer

Usually Allergies: Since you typically have more room in your nose after sinus surgery, pollens can now get to more of the nasal lining, sometimes making allergic drainage worse.

Question 2

what causes seeing stars going up and down the stairs? also i have sinus pressure, post nasal drip

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: You need to be seen and examined.  Go and see your pcp and let them take a history, etc. If they think specialized care is necessary they will refer you.  Good luck.

Question 3

can thick severe post nasal drip/drainage be caused by sinus issues, although ct scans show sinuses as completely clear? and no sinus pain present?

Accepted Answer

YES: May not show up on CT scan if sinuses are deeply infected. as in a severe cold or allergies.

Question 4

my mri showed mild sphenoid sinus disease. i have had post nasal drip for many years and also an enlarged lymph node in the submandibular area of my neck. white blood cell count normal. can sphenoid disease, be the cause of lymph enlargement?

Accepted Answer

: Not usually. Could there be an enlarged submandibular salivary gland instead of a lymph node?  Does your ENT specialist follow you for a persistent enlarged lymph node and has a biopsy been recommended or has the size been stable for years?

Question 5

is it possible to have some kind of sinus infection without the nasal drainage/post nasal drip?

Accepted Answer

Yes it is possible: Yes you can have, especially frontal sinusitis.

Question 6

i am experiencing  nasal congestion, nasal drainage, runny nose, sneezing, post nasal drip and sinus pain.

Accepted Answer

Symptoms: Am not sure what the actual question is. Congestion – saline nose drops or netti pot. For anti-inflammatory effect &amp; mobilizing mucus- homemade chicken noodle soup.  Hydrate- lots of water/clear broth/ add honey &amp; a small amt. of lemon juice to Chamomile tea. Fever/ pain – acetaminophen / NSAID’s  Rest!!

Question 7

i am experiencing  nasal congestion (stuffiness), nasal drainage, post nasal drip, chills. on aura amoxicillin 3x500. can i take advil sinus?

Accepted Answer

Yes you can: unless you have a contraindication, like hypertension, but no interaction with amoxicillin, rest and fluids are important too together with saline nasal washes, would help you out, if no improvement, call or visit your doctor

Question 8

can a sinus infection or a common cold cause any dry mouth? or even cause your body to produce more saliva than normal in the case of nasal drainage?

Accepted Answer

: Rhinosinusitis or common cold can cause dry mouth because you tend to do mouth breathing during sleep with those condition.
Nasal or post nasal drainage has nothing to do with saliva production by my opinion.

Question 9

having sinus and post nasal drip and headaches?

Accepted Answer

What to do.: Hydrate well, consider decongestant and acetaminophen. Let your doctor know if this continues.

Question 10

what can one do for sinus drainage/post nasal drip that is making you gag?

Accepted Answer

Saline: Rinse the nose with saline 3 to 4 times a day using the packets meant for exact mixing and distilled water.

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My mri showed mild sphenoid sinus disease. i have had post nasal drip for many years and also an enlarged lymph node in the submandibular area of my neck. white blood cell count normal. can sphenoid disease, be the cause of lymph enlargement?

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Is it possible to have some kind of sinus infection without the nasal drainage/post nasal drip?

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I am experiencing nasal congestion, nasal drainage, runny nose, sneezing, post nasal drip and sinus pain.

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I am experiencing nasal congestion (stuffiness), nasal drainage, post nasal drip, chills. on aura amoxicillin 3x500. can i take advil sinus?

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Can a sinus infection or a common cold cause any dry mouth? or even cause your body to produce more saliva than normal in the case of nasal drainage?

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