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Does Sinusitis Cause Dark Yellow Mucus Discharge From The Nose?
Question: Does sinusitis have dark yellow mucus come out of your nose when blowing soft, and does smell lIke someone died in your
Nose?
Nose?
Brief Answer:
bacterial infection likely present, should respond to treatment
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Sinusitis means that there is inflammation of the sinuses. This can be due to allergies or infection (viral, bacterial, fungal).
Allergic sinusitis is not usually associated with an odor, this is also not common with viral sinusitis (can occur with cough/cold) but it can occur with bacterial sinusitis.
Since you have a smell to the discharge, you likely have a bacterial infection of the sinuses.
Treatment would involve: (1) anti histamine /decongestant combination eg benadryl d, zyrtec d, claritine d, allegra d
These are over the counter medications
(2)oral antibiotics- a prescription from your doctor would be needed
(3)a mucolytic may be helpful to help drain the mucus from the sinuses . A mucolytic is a medication that helps to break up mucus eg guaifenesin, mucomyst, bisolvan
(4)if there is any pain then an anti inflammatory pain killer may also be helpful as well
Eg naproxen, cataflam, ibuprofen
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
bacterial infection likely present, should respond to treatment
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Sinusitis means that there is inflammation of the sinuses. This can be due to allergies or infection (viral, bacterial, fungal).
Allergic sinusitis is not usually associated with an odor, this is also not common with viral sinusitis (can occur with cough/cold) but it can occur with bacterial sinusitis.
Since you have a smell to the discharge, you likely have a bacterial infection of the sinuses.
Treatment would involve: (1) anti histamine /decongestant combination eg benadryl d, zyrtec d, claritine d, allegra d
These are over the counter medications
(2)oral antibiotics- a prescription from your doctor would be needed
(3)a mucolytic may be helpful to help drain the mucus from the sinuses . A mucolytic is a medication that helps to break up mucus eg guaifenesin, mucomyst, bisolvan
(4)if there is any pain then an anti inflammatory pain killer may also be helpful as well
Eg naproxen, cataflam, ibuprofen
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
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