Anyone ever had a sinus infection from the dive regs and tanks in the Bahamas?

[DanBMW]

I would think that a sinus infection can occur from multiple sources. As divers, we probably suffer sinus infections more so than the general public. My wife and I use our own gear and my wife came back from a long trip to the Philippines a few mounts ago with a very serious sinus infection. It effected her hearing and required antibiotics to get rid of most of it. A little still lingers. Best course of action is to see an ENT specialist as quickly as possible for treatment. I was fine and think the problem might have started with all of the time in airplanes.

 

[BORG]

Indeed, I never use the mask rinse bucket. I do use spit for defog and sometimessurface with mask full of mucous, ergo, not using the bucket is mannerly/considerate. That said, even if I didn't spit, I wouldn't use the bucket for my own sake!

I have suffered long periods of respiratory infections and the source hasn't always been known to me. You have my deepest empathy.

Are you a smoker?

No. not a smoker, never had been. Thanks for your reply.

 

[BORG]

I would think that a sinus infection can occur from multiple sources. As divers, we probably suffer sinus infections more so than the general public. My wife and I use our own gear and my wife came back from a long trip to the Philippines a few mounts ago with a very serious sinus infection. It effected her hearing and required antibiotics to get rid of most of it. A little still lingers. Best course of action is to see an ENT specialist as quickly as possible for treatment. I was fine and think the problem might have started with all of the time in airplanes.

Thanks for the reply. I have a second visit with my ENT next Mon, We'll see if he puts me on some more antibiotics or recommends other things to finally get rid of it.

 

[chillyinCanada]

No. not a smoker, never had been. Thanks for your reply.

No offense meant. Just a question because I used to be a smoker, many moons ago.

 

[chillyinCanada]

Thanks for the reply. I have a second visit with my ENT next Mon, We'll see if he puts me on some more antibiotics or recommends other things to finally get rid of it.

Have you tried any sinus rinses?

 

[chillyinCanada]

If you are still feeling the congestion in your chest, have you tried:

"What is NAC?
NAC, short for N-acetyl cysteine, is widely available as a supplement but also as a prescription medication. It is an amino acid precursor to an important antioxidant in the body called glutathione.

NAC is not an essential nutrient, but rather is the supplement form of the non-essential amino acid cysteine that plays a role in making protein and other metabolic functions in the body. Non-essential amino acids mean that our bodies can produce them, even if we don't get them from food."

I haven't ever tried the above myself but have seen it recommended by a respected naturopathic physician.

I once suffered an illness similar to yours and couldn't shake it for months. Eventually, at my wit's end, I wandered into a healthfood place and explained my situation. In that case I was recommended "Cold FX" which was relatively new product at the time. It's an immune system booster, made from ginseng.

I'll never know if the Cold FX actually worked or not, placebo effect or not, but after quite literally months of suffering, I was completely well within a week. Could have been coinicidence I suppose. Regardless, I was grateful for it.

 

[tridacna]

If you are still feeling the congestion in your chest, have you tried:

"What is NAC?
NAC, short for N-acetyl cysteine, is widely available as a supplement but also as a prescription medication. It is an amino acid precursor to an important antioxidant in the body called glutathione.

NAC is not an essential nutrient, but rather is the supplement form of the non-essential amino acid cysteine that plays a role in making protein and other metabolic functions in the body. Non-essential amino acids mean that our bodies can produce them, even if we don't get them from food."

I haven't ever tried the above myself but have seen it recommended by a respected naturopathic physician.

I once suffered an illness similar to yours and couldn't shake it for months. Eventually, at my wit's end, I wandered into a healthfood place and explained my situation. In that case I was recommended "Cold FX" which was relatively new product at the time. It's an immune system booster, made from ginseng.

I'll never know if the Cold FX actually worked or not, placebo effect or not, but after quite literally months of suffering, I was completely well within a week. Could have been coinicidence I suppose. Regardless, I was grateful for it.

Chilly, there’s a good side and a not-so-good side to NAC.

https://www.science.org/content/blog-post/n-acetyl-cysteine-warning-shot

 

[chillyinCanada]

Chilly, there’s a good side and a not-so-good side to NAC.

https://www.science.org/content/blog-post/n-acetyl-cysteine-warning-shot

The comments to the article are always good.

I wouldn't go on a permanent dose myself but to clear up an ongoing productive cough, I'd not be particularly concerned but then I'm a risk/reward type.