> Have had turbinates removed from right sinus's. Problem is long,
> begagn in 1993 with a botched sinus surgery, changed physicians in
> 1996. After three surgeries(30 , the last in 2000(2 turbinates
> removed) infections became tolerable , but taste and smell never
> totally returned. In the past 3 yrs. have been bothered(depite monthly
> treatment by AENT) with sudden sensation that air hurt right nasal
> cavity, area becomes hot, cool, or cold air will gradually cause it
> settle down. Oftentimes I have to leave the house, get in car, and
> drive around with A/C aimed at nose. My body is cold, but the relief
> of cold air on sinus's feels so good. Eventually, it seems to settle
> down. ENT MD has never answered the question why this happens. On tis
> last visit, he ordered a RX from ASL Pharmacies in CA. It is a
> combination of Tobramcyin 125 mg, Budesonide .6ml, and Mupiricon 3.3
> mg. I have not received it yet, insuarnce company paid 100%. Wondered
> if anyone had any experience with these medications. I suspect, he
> ordered a steriod to deal with sudden sensation of heat, and pain.
> If familiar with this please let me know, and your results
There is something called the "Empty Nose Syndrome" when your