kathy
I have a lot of sinus problems too. They usually occur on one side more than another due to physical differences. Usually brought on by allergies and chemical sensitivities. You might try avoiding all scented products(perfurmes, scented laundry products, hair sprays, etc) definitely do not smoke or be around any smoke at all, as this causes the cilia in your sinuses to stop moving and then the sinuses swell up and get blocked. Sometimes car exhaust, smell of gasoline, etc can cause problems.. All of the above may cause sinuses to swell up and become inflammed. Guaifenesen syrup-over the counter-helps thin mucus. Oral decongestants help swelling. If you use spray decongestants-do not use for more than 3 days as they will cause you to get worse. Check into using a nasal wash (neti pot)-this helps some people. The book -Sinus Survival is excellent-check it out. Good luck