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?