Week 22 - Down with Sinusitis

It has been more than a week that I am down with sinusitis. Recurrent fever, blocked nose, thick nasal discharge, post-nasal drip, sore throat and headache have been my loyal companions since then.

Sinusitis, has been part of my life since a few years ago. Just 3 years ago, I have gone through quite a painful FESS (Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery) at Damansara Specialist Centre to cure my chronic sinusitis problem. However, sinusitis still comes back after that, the only different is it occurs less frequent, cut down to once or twice a year, as compared to last time when it hit me every 2-3 months.

I went to my company's panel clinic to get some 'medical advice'. In fact, the main purpose of my visit was just to get a few days of MC so I can rest or work from home. For the ultimate welfare of my precious baby, I know I could not afford to take any medicine, even though I'm prescribed. The doctor seemed to read my mind. There was no mediccation prescribed, except some paracetamol to mitigate my fever and headache and some lozenge to sooth my sore throat.

Back at home, I have been applying the following methods to clear my nasal passage and to boost up my immune system:

• Inhaling vapour rub steam
• gargle diluted organic charcoal bamboo salt water
• eating plenty of fruits
• drinking sufficient fluid
• rest, rest, rest.....
• keep a positive mindset

As per today, my condition has improved, slowly but steadily. Each day, I wake up feeling a bit better than the previous.  Christmas is just a round a corner, I want to be able to enjoy the joy of this beautiful celebration as everyone else does.

Maybe I should also seriously consider to save up some money so I can buy a little cottage in the suburbance area of New Zealand in the near future. Why is it so? Read this...

Last year May, I was down with sinusitus, just 2 days before my husband and I departed to New Zealand for our 1-month backpacking trip. Cancelling the trip, which had been long anticipated was totally not a choice for me. I insisted to fly, even though accompanied by full blown sinus symptoms. Miraculously, all the symtomps disappeared when I began to immerse myself in the pure air of New Zealand. 

So I guess flying to New Zealand whenever sinusitis hit me again is a good idea, don't you think so? Hahhaha....May my dream come true.

Merry X'mas to you who drop by to read my writing.

May you and your family have a joyful and peaceful holiday!