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Monday, June 08, 2009 SENSITIVE SINUS GUY asks

Q: Nasal Sensitivity to perfumers, cleaning solutions, etc after pneumonia. no allergies in the past.

I am a 55 year old male.  I was diagnosed with pneumonia over 12 weeks ago after battling a virus for 10 days or so.  After two 10 day regimens of antibiotics, 20MG of predizone daily and ADVAIR (250/50) twice a day, as well as periodic use of Ventolin it was gone.  Still had trouble breathing, continued use of Advair 2 X daily and Ventolin as needed.    Bronchial infection ensued a week later.  Two more regimens of antibotics and that was gone.  Breathing trouble continued for a few weeks.  Diagnosis by pulmonary specialist still pending, but borderline breathing tests suggest asthma.  Due to retest soon, six weeks from first pulmonary visit.  Stopped the ADVAIR 3 weeks ago, did not like side effects, continued periodic use of Ventolin.  Never had breathing problems before.  Also started with nasal problems during the pneumonia and was prescribed Flonase.  Starting using nasal rinses two weeks later and now have been using Clartin or Allegra and saline nasal spray.  Significant sensitivity to perfumes, cleaning solutions, direct AC, cooking odors and smoke.  Never had nasal allergies before.  Stopped Flonase two days ago just to see if that was a contributor.  Feels slightly better. 

 

Could you tell me if this is all connected and could the flonase have contributed to the sensitivity to odors?

 

Thanks. 

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