Hey guys, Curious to hear from you — what would actually get you more engaged in here? - Would calls with ENTs be helpful? - Or chats with functional medicine practitioners? - Maybe patient-led case studies or sharing what’s worked for each of us? - Or just a good resource library of protocols and research? I don’t want this to just sit here collecting dust, so tell me what you’d find valuable. Drop a comment below 👇

Hey everyone, I’ve been piecing together how facial structure links into chronic sinus problems. Many of us with chronic rhinitis or sinusitis also have smaller maxillae or mandibles (upper/lower jaw). That means a tighter airway and less room for the tongue. When the airway is smaller, every breath takes more effort. That extra resistance often leads to subtle overbreathing patterns, not because we “need more air,” but because our body is working harder just to pull it in. Over time, this can drive lower CO₂ tolerance, which is a problem since CO₂ helps regulate oxygen delivery and keeps mucous membranes calmer. With low CO₂ tolerance, the nasal tissues become more reactive and prone to swelling, irritation, and congestion. Add in the constant breathing effort, and you’ve got a loop: small jaw → restricted airway → higher effort to breathe → low CO₂ tolerance → mucosal irritation → chronic congestion. Some people are tackling this through jaw expansion or surgery, others through CO₂ training methods like Buteyko or Frolov. Personally, I think both the structural and breathing side need attention. Has anyone here explored their jaw structure in relation to sinus symptoms, or tried breath training to raise CO₂ tolerance? Would love to hear your experience.

So here’s something I’ve been looking into lately — phage therapy.Basically, these are tiny viruses (don’t panic — they’re good guys!) that only target specific bacteria, like Staph aureus or Pseudomonas, which a lot of us with chronic sinusitis seem to be stuck with. The cool part? They can break through biofilms, go straight for the bad bugs, and leave the rest of your microbiome alone. Unlike antibiotics, they’re super specific and can even adapt if the bacteria fight back. They’ve been used for decades in parts of Eastern Europe, but in the UK and US it’s still very new — you’d usually need to get into a clinical trial or travel abroad. A few early cases with CRS look promising though. I’m honestly curious whether this could help those of us who’ve tried every spray, rinse, and antibiotic without much luck. Has anyone here actually tried phage therapy for their sinuses? Would you go overseas for it if it worked?

Hey guys — onto another weird and wonderful therapy in the hopes to resolve my CRS. This time it’s all about the upper atlas — the top bone in your neck that sits just beneath the skull. Why does it matter? Because when this bone is even slightly out of alignment, it can disrupt both lymphatic drainage and your nervous system — two things that are absolutely critical if you’re trying to calm chronic inflammation anywhere in the head or neck. The atlas surrounds the brainstem, and when misaligned, it can: 🔹 Impede lymphatic flow out of the brain and sinuses — meaning swelling and toxins can get stuck 🔹 Irritate the trigeminal nerve — which could be a hidden trigger for facial tension, sinus issues, or even blinking problems (yep, like mine) 🔹 Affect vagal nerve tone — which impacts digestion, inflammation, sleep, and more 🔹 Contribute to subtle but systemic postural imbalances and muscular tension Some people trace a huge turning point in their CRS journey back to when they corrected an atlas misalignment. For me, there are signs this might be playing a role — one side of my neck is always tighter, lymph feels sluggish, and I’ve got nerve symptoms that don’t totally make sense any other way. So here we go. I’m giving it a go — using CBCT imaging and working with someone trained in upper cervical realignment. The first session is about correcting the misalignment. The follow-ups are to help the body hold that new alignment and stop slipping back into old patterns. If you’ve got chronic sinus inflammation that doesn’t respond to gut work, diet, or antimicrobials — maybe it’s time to think structurally. The body can’t drain what it can’t move. First CBCT assessment is tomorrow — I’ll let you know what I learn!