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I Feel Terrible, I Hurt If You Press Your Face
Question: I feel terrible, I hurt if you press your face under your eye. It hurts on the right side. It also and feels swallow under right ear. Do I have sinus infection? What do I
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Brief Answer:
sinus congestion can cause these symptoms to occur
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
As you stated, you may have a sinus congestion which may result from infection or as an allergic response.
Sinus infection can be viral or bacterial.
Congestion of the sinuses , which are basically spaces in the face, can cause facial tenderness, pain and swelling.
Because the passage ways are connected in the respiratory tract,sinus disease (infection or allergies), can lead to symptoms in and around the ear.
Treatment: (1) a warm NOT hot compress to the face can help with drainage, this can be done for 10 to 15 mins, 2 to 3 times a day
(2)a anti histamine/ decongestant combination- even if you do not have any nasal congestion, a decongestant can help relieve the congestion in the sinuses eg sudafed or benadryl d, allegra d, claritine d, zyrtec d
A topical decongestant such as normal saline or otrivine, can also be added
(3)anti inflammatory pain medication such as ibuprofen or naproxen or cataflam
(4)steam inhalation may also help as well in some persons
(5)nasal sprays such as flonase, rhinocort, nasonex, nasocort
Symptoms tend to worsen by day 2 to 4 then plateau then improve but this can vary from one person to the other
If there is no relief or any worsening, then additional meds such as antibiotics, may be needed
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
sinus congestion can cause these symptoms to occur
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
As you stated, you may have a sinus congestion which may result from infection or as an allergic response.
Sinus infection can be viral or bacterial.
Congestion of the sinuses , which are basically spaces in the face, can cause facial tenderness, pain and swelling.
Because the passage ways are connected in the respiratory tract,sinus disease (infection or allergies), can lead to symptoms in and around the ear.
Treatment: (1) a warm NOT hot compress to the face can help with drainage, this can be done for 10 to 15 mins, 2 to 3 times a day
(2)a anti histamine/ decongestant combination- even if you do not have any nasal congestion, a decongestant can help relieve the congestion in the sinuses eg sudafed or benadryl d, allegra d, claritine d, zyrtec d
A topical decongestant such as normal saline or otrivine, can also be added
(3)anti inflammatory pain medication such as ibuprofen or naproxen or cataflam
(4)steam inhalation may also help as well in some persons
(5)nasal sprays such as flonase, rhinocort, nasonex, nasocort
Symptoms tend to worsen by day 2 to 4 then plateau then improve but this can vary from one person to the other
If there is no relief or any worsening, then additional meds such as antibiotics, may be needed
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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