I've had chronic sinus problems for the past 3 years.
I first started having sinus infections. My ent found that I had a deviated septum and an infected cyst. He corrected both and it seemed to work for about a year and a half, then I started having infections again and have had them since, but this time they were different. The sensation I have now is not the typical pressure and mucous drainage one would get in a normal sinus infections. Instead it feels like somone put glue down my nose and I am constantly draining into my throat.
I've had a 2nd head ct that showed the drainage into my lower maxillary sinuses, but nothing else. My ent says that it is a staph infection that is taking advantage of conditions in my nose. I've been on antibiotics of many sorts and none seem to help. I've also been on a saline nasal rinse at the recomendation of my ent and it does seem to help relieve the symptons somewhat, but only for an hour or so.
Also, and I don't know if this is related, but at the same time I have been having the sinus problems, I also have been having problems with my right eye waking up all dry and puffy, every morning.
Just so you know, i've been tested for allergies 3 times. All have come back as negative. Also, i've had the air in my house tested and it didn't find anything significant.
This is driving me insane! I'm the only one in my household that is having these problems. Any ideas on what is going on with me?