Every cigar I've had since october has had a similar taste profile. In a related matter, my nose has also been congested and I'm addicted to walafed for nasal relief.

My Doc gave me nasonex in ocober but it really lost it's effectivness and I'm kinda tired of paying the $20 copay. I think that it may be time to consider getting the deviated septum looked at and possibly repaired surgically. Anyone have any experience with these symptoms? I wonder if the surgery would be a viable long term fix? Should I continue on the walafed regimen and just wait for warmer weather to resume my cigar hobby?

Go see an ENT. Everything you complain of is within that specialty. You may be suffering from "re-bound" due to excessive decongestant use. Good luck!

neti pot

Claritin D will solve your problems Pronto.

compressed air blowgun

+1 on the Neti Pot.

Thanks guys. I've been using the neti pot, but unfortunately even that only provides temporary relief. I may have to give the compressed air a shot next. Sounds like that procedure might be a gas!

Try snorting wasabi. It worked for my brother.

I need actifed or sudafed 12 months out of the year. 6 months for hay fever and 8 months from cooler weather screwing up my sinuses.

My younger brother has a similar problem. Had surgery. Did nothing for him. However, YAMMV. rfenst is right, go see an ENT.

I take enough Sudafed (some times 2-3 tabs at a time, and it's worse at night) that I keep waiting for local law enforcement to come knocking on my door, wanting to see my meth lab. Wouldn't touch that crap, it's pure evil, and I sure as hell wouldn't make it.

Sucks having to beg for it at the pharmacy counter. It's easier for me to buy Vicodin. That's F'd up. Plus, the price has gone way up, too.

BTW, despite my congestion problems, even bad enough to cause nosebleeds from time to time, I can still taste cigars most nights. Those few nights when I'm really hosed, I use nasal spray. However, no more than 2-3 nights in a row, as that does have a rebound effect. Also, if you haven't tried it, get some saline nasal spray. Some times works pretty well for me, and if it's just saline, no concern about rebound effects.

My ENT prohibits the use of nasal spray decongestants, other than by him while in his office, or 30 minutes before take off and again before landing. He makes every patient sign a contract to that effect. Patients who don't uphold their end, get discharged from his practice...

Thanks again guys! I've also had nosebleeds in the past. The last time I had it cauterized (5yrs ago) the dr mentioned that my deviated septum needed to be addressed, but I kind of scoffed at the suggestion because I hate pain. However my recent nagging nasal issues have me considering the surgical option. I have an appointment today with an ENT doc. I'll let you all know how I make out.

I had the Septoplasty done, it help but not to the extent I hoped. If I had to do it again I'd pass. My problem as always at night during sleep. I'd wake up at night or in the morning completely stuffed up.Stay away for the spray the long term damage is worst than the problem.

Doc recommends surgery. He said the septum on the right side of the nostril is almost completely blocked and the left side is swollen because the membrane is streched so far to that right side. He basically said that sprays and pills wont't do ****** and I'm tired of dealing with this so I opted to do the surgery on Jan 11.

I just went to a doctor this week and was perscribed Flonase(or generic) for constant Sinus drip.

Has anyone tried flonase? How did it work?

Some of you say that the sprays worsen the condition,

How so?

dehydrated?

I used Flonase for awhile. Like Pac, I have year around issues. I found that it helped, but had to take it every day. If I stopped using, the problem was back within a few days. I got tired of shooting drugs up my nose every day and paying the $15 - $20 a month for the stuff.

I need to go see my ENT, but really don't want to hear the "you need to go under the knife".

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THANKS for your info jojoc!

I'm just concerned about what #13 dricejr said about making the problem worse.....I don't need that.

I use Flonase daily, and have done so for years. I used to have debilitating allergies. I no longer suffer from allergic reactions. The drug has literally changed the quality of my life.

Just my experience,

TD