Hello,
Chronic sinusitis can be due to allergic nasal polyps or tumors,allergic reactions,deviated nasal septum,trauma to the face,respiratory tract infections,allergies such as hay fever,immune system cells or cystic fibrosis.
It is important to find out the cause of chronic sinusitis as then specific treatment can be started.Treatment varies from saline and steroid nasal sprays to decongestants and antibiotics.Some resistant cases may need surgery.As for the mucus removal, inhale plenty of steam. Inhaling steam from a bowl of hot (but not boiling water) may help to soften, and loosen, the build up of mucus in your nose. You may also find that adding some menthol crystals, or eucalyptus oil, to the water, helps to ease your symptoms of catarrh.Also keep your head end elevated while sleeping and apply wet warm compresses on his face.You can also nasal lavage by bulb syringe or neti pot to rinse your nasal passages.
As for the dog allergy,it is best to remove the dog from your house.But if you want to keep the dog,use reputable allergy avoidance products throughout your home. Wash your hands after having contact with your pet. Keep pets out of the bedroom and avoid using carpeting, draperies and upholstered furniture in your home since allergens will collect there. Also wash and brush your pet each week.
If the symptoms are intense then pls consult an ENT specialist and an allergist.You can go for allergy shots also.
Hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional queries.
Products that have helped me:
. homeopathy formulas (they have one very cheap for pet dander)
. Neil Med Sinus Rinse (you can purchase very cheap at Walgreens... very easy to use)
. Dr. David A. Jernigan's "Allermac" formula --- available online through the Hansa Center (google and you can find his website and consider purchasing online) You may feel as if you are detoxing at first, because you are. That is a great sign... and then after that... at least in my case, my allergies were so much more tolerable.
All the best,
~PlateletGal