I have been a sinus sufferer for years as well. Allergy tests showed similar results- shots for over a year with little help. Then my ENT suggested it may be candidiasis, I went on Diflucan for two weeks and my sinus cleared immediately. I am now on a regiment of Nystatin Powder (anti-fungal), and have gone to a yeast free/sugar free diet. It has helped incredibly I have never felt better in my life. The diet is tough, but if doing that makes me feel this good I will do whatever it takes. I think a lot of ENT's are beginning to realize that surgery is not always the answer, but depending on how great your deviation is it maybe physically impossible to pass the amount of air needed. Bravo to you for your questioning and exploring for new info.

I tried the Diflucan for two weeks too, but it didn't help me. I've also tried nasal washes, MSM, Vitamin C, and Quercetin. I'm not sure how bad the deviated septum is. The allergist didn't think it was problematic but the ENT thought it was. Who do you believe?

I notice I feel worse when it's rainy or cold outside. I also notice I have some minor bleeding in the nose at night. I can see that there is only a slight opening in the back of my left nostril, but looks very open on my right.

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I have been a sinus sufferer for years as well. Allergy tests showed similar results- shots for over a year with little help. Then my ENT suggested it may be candidiasis, I went on Diflucan for two weeks and my sinus cleared immediately. I am now on a regiment of Nystatin Powder (anti-fungal), and have gone to a yeast free/sugar free diet. It has helped incredibly I have never felt better in my life. The diet is tough, but if doing that makes me feel this good I will do whatever it takes. I think a lot of ENT's are beginning to realize that surgery is not always the answer, but depending on how great your deviation is it maybe physically impossible to pass the amount of air needed. Bravo to you for your questioning and exploring for new info.

Wow! your ENT actually suggested it was candidasis? That is very unusal for a traditonal doctor, especialy a surgeon. Whatever you do, don't let him get away!

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I went on Diflucan for two weeks and my sinus cleared immediately. I am now on a regiment of Nystatin Powder (anti-fungal)

My ENT did not want to prescribe Diflucan nor Nystatin because he claims that those anti-fungal are very toxic; did you experience any side effects?

Diflucan works for me too. Good for you for trying the anti-fungal medication. It's worth the try. If it's 'fungal'- Diflucan will work.

I'm suppose to use Nasonex to open the closed up airway in my sinuses daily. It also works.

May I also mention SinoFresh. It's OTC but kinda expensive. If you think you have a mold fungal ball in one of your sinuses, it will help dislodge it. ONLY BUY THE ONE THAT IS FOR FUNGAL OR MOLD IN YOUR SINUSES.