You are absolutely right, this does have to be attacked 24/7. The eucalyptus is all I'm doing for the sinus, but I am also doing these things for the rest of me:
on the diet
doing P&B shakes
using nystatin
taking hot baths with epsom salt, eucalyptus & peppermint
taking so many nutritional supplements my counter has disappeared underneath them
treating toe nails with Vicks
using coconut oil instead of butter or other oils
using xylitol instead of other sweeteners
using antifungal enemas
swishing mouth with lysterine+GSE+h202

The steam treatment is easy: I just fill a bowl with boiling water, add a drop or two of eucalyptus, sit with my face directly over the bowl and put a towel over all of this to create a steam "tent." If I had a sauna, I'd just put eucalyptus in that, but I don't so this is the best I could do. I do sit there for a good 20 min, inhaling deeply both through nose and mouth.

For good measure, I also bought a cold product plug-in kind of thing that has eucalyptus oil. Instead of buying the expensive refills, I use a couple drops of my own oil. Must admit- usually I forget to plug it in! Unfortunately, the directions stated that it should only be plugged in 8 hours, so I'm afraid of a fire if I just leave it. I'll have to figure out a way to make that part of a routine.

Wow.. listing all this stuff, it's amazing how this has become part of my whole life!
I guess being sick affected my whole life, so why shouldn't getting well... hmmm..

So, your DO is helping you with candida.. just targeting the sinus, or your whole body? It's interesting that the DO said the sinus has to be cleared first... I suppose otherwise the drainage reinfects the gut. That's interesting. Also hopeful... perhaps if I totally lick it in the sinus, maybe another good turn of health? *hopeful look* :)

I don't have a bridge, so also don't really understand what keeping one clean would entail. Do you think oil pulling may help? I'm just learning about that, and wondering whether the mechanical action of swishing the oil might clear away a lot.

My post nasal drip has been majorly improved by 3 specific things.

1) Oil Swishing. This is done every morning for 5-20 minutes. Other essential oils can be added for more effect such as oregano oil. OO (Olive-Oil) really gets the mucus flowing. There are also suggestions in using this practice for people with dental work.

2) Enteric Coated Peppermint Oil: This helps clear up small intestine bacterial overgrowth that can prevent adequate digestion of foods, especially sugars and starches which seems to contribute to excess mucus production and a more comfortable home for candida. Use this 3 times a day for 20 days and the effect will be impressive.

3) Maximum strength Grapefruit Seed Extract: This product alone, has put the finishing touches on my post nasal drip. My breathing in the morning is better than I can ever remember. I use DefensePlus by Nutribiotic, but I would guess there are other good brands around too. 15 to 30 days of use should do the trick.

These 3 things have had a profound effect on my sinuses. Less congestion, PND, and swelling is apparent in a relatively short period of time. Basically a month of continuous care. It has not been difficult to follow this regimen. And it is not expensive. All these products including shipping cost was under $30.

I would also suggest a product called Nasal Spray by Nutribiotic that contains Grapefruit-Seed-Extract and buffered vitamin C. It is strong, but it works!

Good luck!

I have never tried this for colds and flu YET but I am glad that I learned about it. I wonder if this is safe to do everyday. I only got the fizz on the first day, does seem too easy.

thanks!