Question 1

i have swollen sinuses but no mucus?

Accepted Answer

I find that...: The most common cause of your complaints is a nose that has had too much surgery. Without more history and an examination there is no way to know the cause and therefore the treatment, for your condition. If you have more information please restate your question.

Question 2

i had an mri due to swollen optic nerves...paranasal sinuses: no fluid levels. small right maxillary mucous retention cyst. should i be worried? no other significant findings. what else could be causing swollen optic nerves?

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: This will not do it. Some have an idiopathic cause. idiopathic is Dr. talk for we do not know what it is.  Discuss with your Drs. Can be difficult to figure out the cause.

Question 3

i have just gotten choked for around 4-5 seconds by my friend( i allowed him) i was wondering if a little awkwardness swallowing is normal and i noticed a bit more mucus so i wanted to know if its just swollen and healing if is is something serious?

Accepted Answer

: A natural reaction and symptoms following a traumatic event. You will be fine in a day but no more games to your body or anyone else.

Question 4

can i snort water to clear sinuses and mucus?

Accepted Answer

There are some : Saline sprayers and they help clear sinuses and mucus .

Question 5

what gets the mucus out of the frontal sinuses?

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Lavage of the sinuse: See your ENT doctor he can check that inthe office procedure.

Question 6

my sinuses won't open and the mucus keeps getting stuck inside for almost a year now. what should i do?

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ENT: See your ent.  You may need to have a surgery where extra "windows" are made in your sinuses to improve flow and drainage.

Question 7

a recent virus i had in early aptil attacked my sinuses.  i have an abundance of mucus that just doesnt want to budge. i've tried it all. suggestions?

Accepted Answer

Clear sinuses: A very effective homeopathic remedy for sinus issues is Kali-Bic which is natural and will not interfere with any other medications you may be taking.

Question 8

do sinuses "shut down" when one is asleep, or do es production of mucus etc continue?

Accepted Answer

No shutdown: Sinuses do not shut down.

Question 9

how can drinking  water help clear mucus from frontal sinuses?

Accepted Answer

I doubt it: The presence of mucus in your frontal sinus is the result of a blocked naso-frontal duct.  This ductile blockage is the result of a nasal infection.  I do not think that drinking water will solve the problem although drinking water is good.  The duct leading from the frontal sinus to the nose needs to be decongested.  A nose spray, decongestant, or steroids might be considered as early treatments.

Question 10

i have swollen dry nasal passage. no mucus. cannot breathe. please advise.

Accepted Answer

Nasolaryngoscopy: Your doc can look inside with a small endoscope. Probably you are a candidate for nasal steroids and "ocean spray".

You want to have it checked with your doc.

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I have swollen sinuses but no mucus?

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I had an mri due to swollen optic nerves...paranasal sinuses: no fluid levels. small right maxillary mucous retention cyst. should i be worried? no other significant findings. what else could be causing swollen optic nerves?

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I have just gotten choked for around 4-5 seconds by my friend( i allowed him) i was wondering if a little awkwardness swallowing is normal and i noticed a bit more mucus so i wanted to know if its just swollen and healing if is is something serious?

A member asked:

Can i snort water to clear sinuses and mucus?

A member asked:

What gets the mucus out of the frontal sinuses?

A member asked:

My sinuses won't open and the mucus keeps getting stuck inside for almost a year now. what should i do?

A member asked:

A recent virus i had in early aptil attacked my sinuses. i have an abundance of mucus that just doesnt want to budge. i've tried it all. suggestions?

A member asked:

Do sinuses "shut down" when one is asleep, or do es production of mucus etc continue?

A member asked:

How can drinking water help clear mucus from frontal sinuses?

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I have swollen dry nasal passage. no mucus. cannot breathe. please advise.

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