[semerda]

Yikes. Sorry to hear this procedure didn't go as you hoped.

For me I tried radiofrequency at PAMF but it only lasted about a year before my nasal issues returned and I ended up getting septoplasty with turbinate reduction. For me it was mostly a success and to this date I enjoy breathing through my nose with ease. I wonder whether the difference between mine and yours is the volume of turbinate reduction.

Prior to all this I was hooked on Afrin for 2 years. Lost my sense of smell. Bloody oxymetazoline! I finally understood what drug addiction is. It was awful. The rebound effect was devastating which meant I could never get off it. The rebound effect felt like I was choking at night.

My septoplasty saved me and I no longer use Afrin. My sense of smell returned after a year post surgery.

Few weeks ago I had a cold and a stuffy nose and tried Afrin which was wonderful but stopped it after 3 days. That stuff is evil!

Today, I only use NeilMed Sinus Rinse morning and night and love it. It's the most effective way to clean your nasal passages and when sick it drains the passages of all the gunk. Cannot recommend the sinus rinse enough!