Replied by mmsg (somewhere, europe ) on 10/25/2023

Replied by Gracie (UK) on 10/25/2023

Replied by Rob (Kentucky) on 10/25/2023

I’m sure you may know this but I’ll review it anyway.

Some of the most common causes of rhinitis are pollen, dust mites, mold, cockroach waste, animal dander, fumes and odors, hormonal changes, smoke common cold, viral infection, bacterial, fungal, seasonal allergies, nasal polyps… take your pick.

Note: Fungal Sinus Infection. Since yeast are opportunistic organisms that flourish as immune function declines, it becomes obvious why these diseases are seen more as people age. Researchers at Mayo Clinic have made the connection. They discovered that sinusitis, an inflammatory disease, is caused by yeast 96% of the time and cured by anti-fungals.

Mayo Clinic researchers studied 210 patients with chronic sinusitis. Using new methods of collecting and testing mucus from the nose, they discovered fungus in 96 percent of the patients' mucus. They identified a total of 40 different kinds of fungi in these patients, with an average of 2.7 kinds per patient.

People with this fungal infection characteristically develop polyps, or growths of tissue, within the nasal passageways, reports The Merck Manuals Online Medical Library 2. Nasal polyps typically form in one nostril and may cause chronic inflammation and nasal congestion. Affected people may experience frequently stuffy or runny nasal passageways and can have difficulty breathing through the nose due to the presence of nasal polyps.

In a subset of 101 patients who had surgery to remove nasal polyps, the researchers found eosinophils (a type of white blood cell activated by the body's immune system) in the nasal tissue and mucus of 96 percent of the patients.

The results, the researchers say, clearly portray a disease process in which, in sensitive individuals, the body's immune system sends eosinophils to attack fungi and the eosinophils irritate the membranes in the nose. As long as fungi remain, so will the irritation.

Antibiotics Disappointing for Sinusitis

People with sinusitis are frequently prescribed antibiotics in the hope of clearing up the infection behind the inflammation. A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that the antibiotic amoxicillin made no difference in curing symptoms or improving quality of life.

The study was conducted on 166 people with sinusitis who were randomized to receive 10 days of amoxicillin or placebo three times a day. The results were assessed with the Sinonasal Outcome Test, known for short as SNOT-16.

One group of patients did benefit from antibiotic treatment. Those who had nasal obstruction at the outset were nearly five times more likely to have improved a week later on amoxicillin compared to those without nasal obstruction. The researchers concluded that “antibiotics provide little if any benefit for patients with clinically diagnosed acute rhinosinusitis.”

Source: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/1104985

Treatment options are:

1. Nasal debridement. This sinus protocol has been around in it’s current form since before 1907 when it was published in the British Pharmaceutical Codex 1907 page 475. Glycerin of Thymol was prescribed to people suffering from “mucusity” (abnormal, excessive mucous secretions). This alkaline cleansing solution was used for soothing mucous membranes. Glyco-Thymoline, used with spray, nasal douche or as a gargle, acts to detach and help remove sticky, mucous accumulations from nasal and throat passages.

Glycerin of Thymol or Glyco Thymoline in europe (not sold in USA since 1950’s)

Product Image: https://www.si.edu/object/glyco-thymoline:nmah_209672

Alkalol still available in the USA

Product Image: https://www.alkalolcompany.com/

There chemical composition are very similar.

2. Oreganol P73 in liquid form by NORTH AMERICAN HERB & SPICE and NOW Foods Essential Oils, Oil of Oregano Blend

In my opinion, the nuclear bomb of anti-microbial agents. For when you have to kill every kind of stealth pathogen in the body (be it bacterial, viral, fungal, parasite) without any harm to you.

When using wildcrafted oregano blend as part of the complementary management of various infectious conditions, most experts suggest it be used for the following:

* Colds, flu, acute bronchitis and sinusitis

* Chronic bronchitis and chronic asthma

* Chronic mono and chronic fatigue

* Candida and yeast infections

Directions: This blend is already pre-diluted and ready for use. Take at least 1-2 or even 7 drops under the tongue or in 2oz juice/water 2-3 times daily. Look at doing this for 3 - 6 weeks.

The reason why you want to take it under your tongue is because your infection is in your head and lungs area. Under the tongue is the fastest and quickest method to achieving this goal.

3. NOW Foods Nasal Mist Activated. Activated Nasal Mist is a saline-activated formula that cleanses nasal passages of dirt and irritating airborne particles. For use in nasal passages in need of a soothing natural mist to rinse away irritating particles.

Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Erythritol 5%, Sea Salt 0.85%, Glycerin, Lauric Arginate (as preservative), Xylitol, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Thymus Vulgaris/Zygis (Thyme) Flower/Leaf Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Mentha Spicata (Spearmint) Leaf Oil, Gaultheria Procumbens (Wintergreen) Leaf Oil.

You will mist each nostril several times daily in between using the Alkalol sinus rinse.

Hope this helps….

Replied by EB (England) on 10/26/2023

I also have chronic rhinitis and would love to see a solution.

Replied by Deirdre (VA) on 10/26/2023

You haven't mentioned what dietary changes you've tried for this issue, but as others have said, eliminating dairy and/or gluten might help immensely if you haven't done this already. I would also suggest putting an excellent air purifier next to your bed or a floor vent to capture any dust coming through your a/c and heating ducts.

Also, carpeting that had water damage can cause sinus issues, or even some of the materials in the carpeting can cause chemical sensitivities, in which case a large air purifier in the room would really help. Finally, some supplements can cause congestion, so you may have to rule each one out one by one if the above doesn't help.

Let us know how it goes!

Replied by Sunny (Wi) on 10/28/2023