Increased cough...sinus pain/pressure

M

MCGrad2006

Guest
I am quite confused. My sinuses are HORRIBLE as many of you probably know from my previous questions/posts. They hurt, there is a lot of pressure and even motrin is not helping as much as it used to.

Also after I am done with my treatments in the morning (alb., pulmo, and HTS), I cough A LOT. It starts off very junky with the alb, then after the HTS is done, its just sort of hacking, wheezy, maybe a bit junky.

I just finished Zyvox and Azli so I am not on anything at the moment. I have not come down with anything new since before the Zyvox/azli, but almost immediately when I stopped both of those, my cough was back.

When do you decide that its time for something more? I am starting a new job in January and I want to be healthy for that, and not have to take time off for a cleanout right away. But if I take my last two weeks off from my other job, thats two weeks pay that I won't get.

Do you 'ask' or 'tell' your doctor it's time for a cleanout? Or do they just tell you it's time?

Oh and btw...my PFT's were at 85% a month and a half ago. Do you all go by how you feel or PFT's when you go in?

I mean, I think I know what I need to do...I just need reassurance because let's face it, I have been in this position before...
 
M

MCGrad2006

Guest
I am quite confused. My sinuses are HORRIBLE as many of you probably know from my previous questions/posts. They hurt, there is a lot of pressure and even motrin is not helping as much as it used to.

Also after I am done with my treatments in the morning (alb., pulmo, and HTS), I cough A LOT. It starts off very junky with the alb, then after the HTS is done, its just sort of hacking, wheezy, maybe a bit junky.

I just finished Zyvox and Azli so I am not on anything at the moment. I have not come down with anything new since before the Zyvox/azli, but almost immediately when I stopped both of those, my cough was back.

When do you decide that its time for something more? I am starting a new job in January and I want to be healthy for that, and not have to take time off for a cleanout right away. But if I take my last two weeks off from my other job, thats two weeks pay that I won't get.

Do you 'ask' or 'tell' your doctor it's time for a cleanout? Or do they just tell you it's time?

Oh and btw...my PFT's were at 85% a month and a half ago. Do you all go by how you feel or PFT's when you go in?

I mean, I think I know what I need to do...I just need reassurance because let's face it, I have been in this position before...
 
M

MCGrad2006

Guest
I am quite confused. My sinuses are HORRIBLE as many of you probably know from my previous questions/posts. They hurt, there is a lot of pressure and even motrin is not helping as much as it used to.
<br />
<br />Also after I am done with my treatments in the morning (alb., pulmo, and HTS), I cough A LOT. It starts off very junky with the alb, then after the HTS is done, its just sort of hacking, wheezy, maybe a bit junky.
<br />
<br />I just finished Zyvox and Azli so I am not on anything at the moment. I have not come down with anything new since before the Zyvox/azli, but almost immediately when I stopped both of those, my cough was back.
<br />
<br />When do you decide that its time for something more? I am starting a new job in January and I want to be healthy for that, and not have to take time off for a cleanout right away. But if I take my last two weeks off from my other job, thats two weeks pay that I won't get.
<br />
<br />Do you 'ask' or 'tell' your doctor it's time for a cleanout? Or do they just tell you it's time?
<br />
<br />Oh and btw...my PFT's were at 85% a month and a half ago. Do you all go by how you feel or PFT's when you go in?
<br />
<br />I mean, I think I know what I need to do...I just need reassurance because let's face it, I have been in this position before...
 
H

Havoc

New member
Have you had a recent sinus CT? I just got done with my 5th sinus surgery and i feel SO much better. I'd recommend having a consult with an ENT surgeon.
 
H

Havoc

New member
Have you had a recent sinus CT? I just got done with my 5th sinus surgery and i feel SO much better. I'd recommend having a consult with an ENT surgeon.
 
H

Havoc

New member
Have you had a recent sinus CT? I just got done with my 5th sinus surgery and i feel SO much better. I'd recommend having a consult with an ENT surgeon.
 
W

welshwitch

Guest
Ditto to what Havoc said. All my symptoms are much less now. Sinus surgery ROCKS!!!!!
 
W

welshwitch

Guest
Ditto to what Havoc said. All my symptoms are much less now. Sinus surgery ROCKS!!!!!
 
W

welshwitch

Guest
Ditto to what Havoc said. All my symptoms are much less now. Sinus surgery ROCKS!!!!!
 
M

MCGrad2006

Guest
I decided to go in house...I am hoping that the ENT can come in and see me while I am there (but not too hopeful since its last minute). If he does, maybe we can schedule the surgery sooner than February...I know its what I need most right now.
 
M

MCGrad2006

Guest
I decided to go in house...I am hoping that the ENT can come in and see me while I am there (but not too hopeful since its last minute). If he does, maybe we can schedule the surgery sooner than February...I know its what I need most right now.
 
M

MCGrad2006

Guest
I decided to go in house...I am hoping that the ENT can come in and see me while I am there (but not too hopeful since its last minute). If he does, maybe we can schedule the surgery sooner than February...I know its what I need most right now.
 
M

mneville

Guest
My 6 year old just had his 7th sinus surgery and his 8th one is already scheduled for February. His surgery was Friday and now he is a new kid! He is happy and pleasant and free from constant headaches. He is always in so much pain between surgeries, it's terrible. Both of his frontal lobes are now affected and cause massive pressure and headaches. Best of luck and consult a good ENT!
Megan
 
M

mneville

Guest
My 6 year old just had his 7th sinus surgery and his 8th one is already scheduled for February. His surgery was Friday and now he is a new kid! He is happy and pleasant and free from constant headaches. He is always in so much pain between surgeries, it's terrible. Both of his frontal lobes are now affected and cause massive pressure and headaches. Best of luck and consult a good ENT!
Megan
 
M

mneville

Guest
My 6 year old just had his 7th sinus surgery and his 8th one is already scheduled for February. His surgery was Friday and now he is a new kid! He is happy and pleasant and free from constant headaches. He is always in so much pain between surgeries, it's terrible. Both of his frontal lobes are now affected and cause massive pressure and headaches. Best of luck and consult a good ENT!
<br />Megan
 
H

Havoc

New member
While you're in make them do a sinus CT. That way even if u cant get an ENT consult there, you're that much more ahead of the game.
 
H

Havoc

New member
While you're in make them do a sinus CT. That way even if u cant get an ENT consult there, you're that much more ahead of the game.
 
H

Havoc

New member
While you're in make them do a sinus CT. That way even if u cant get an ENT consult there, you're that much more ahead of the game.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top