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Suggest Treatment For Running Nose, Dizziness And Blurred Vision While Treating Flu
Question: i think have a sinus infection? heres my symptoms: hazy feeling, (like im not really me, dreamy feeling), occasional runny nose (like twice a day) and ocassional trouble breathimg but its not too bad. my vision hurts too after (like i cant look at lights or tv for a while). i had the flu 3 weeks ago but im feeling better now. had a chronic runny nose (since the summer). no fever, no coughing. been drinking lots of fluids. what do i do???
Brief Answer:
symptomatic treatment and nose rinsing
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
a sinus infection may follow upper respiratory tract infections like the common cold or others. Headache is usually the most prominent symptom. If you don't have headache then the sinus infection diagnosis would be in doubt.
In cases of sinusitis without fever or serious symptoms the treatment consists of symptomatic measures only. Nasal irrigation may help to remove the secretions and promote recovery. Antihistamines may help with the runny nose although there's no proven benefit in sinusitis recovery. Decongestants may be used for a few days. Finally corticosteroid nasal sprays may provide some help. Drinking a lot of fluids definitely helps.
If the symptoms get worse (or not better) after a few days of doing the above and particularly if fever ensues, you should talk with your primary care physician for assessment, clinical examination and appropriate treatment.
I hope you find my comments helpful!
You can contact me again, if you'd like any clarification or further information.
Happy New Year!
symptomatic treatment and nose rinsing
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
a sinus infection may follow upper respiratory tract infections like the common cold or others. Headache is usually the most prominent symptom. If you don't have headache then the sinus infection diagnosis would be in doubt.
In cases of sinusitis without fever or serious symptoms the treatment consists of symptomatic measures only. Nasal irrigation may help to remove the secretions and promote recovery. Antihistamines may help with the runny nose although there's no proven benefit in sinusitis recovery. Decongestants may be used for a few days. Finally corticosteroid nasal sprays may provide some help. Drinking a lot of fluids definitely helps.
If the symptoms get worse (or not better) after a few days of doing the above and particularly if fever ensues, you should talk with your primary care physician for assessment, clinical examination and appropriate treatment.
I hope you find my comments helpful!
You can contact me again, if you'd like any clarification or further information.
Happy New Year!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
can't be sure...
Detailed Answer:
You've got to understand the limitations of this conversation. I can't examine you, so although a very common complication of an upper respiratory tract infection is a sinusitis and your symptoms do resemble a sinusitis, I couldn't be certain about the diagnosis. You've got to visit your doctor for that.
Regarding your eye problems, I can't suggest anything more than paracetamol (acetaminophen) which may help with headaches (which may cause eye discomfort).
Kind Regards!
can't be sure...
Detailed Answer:
You've got to understand the limitations of this conversation. I can't examine you, so although a very common complication of an upper respiratory tract infection is a sinusitis and your symptoms do resemble a sinusitis, I couldn't be certain about the diagnosis. You've got to visit your doctor for that.
Regarding your eye problems, I can't suggest anything more than paracetamol (acetaminophen) which may help with headaches (which may cause eye discomfort).
Kind Regards!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
ok i just thought there might have been something to help this dizzy/disorientated feeling. thats really what bothers me. everything else i can deal with. thanks in advance
Brief Answer:
improvement of the infection will help in all symptoms
Detailed Answer:
I see.
Unfortunately I cannot provide any specific suggestions about this problem. In cases of sinusitis, when the infection gets better, the symptoms get better. So treating the sinusitis (after confirming the diagnosis with your doctor, of course) is the right way to go.
Make sure that you don't have anything more than this feeling like double vision or other visual disturbances because such problems would make it an emergency!
Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
improvement of the infection will help in all symptoms
Detailed Answer:
I see.
Unfortunately I cannot provide any specific suggestions about this problem. In cases of sinusitis, when the infection gets better, the symptoms get better. So treating the sinusitis (after confirming the diagnosis with your doctor, of course) is the right way to go.
Make sure that you don't have anything more than this feeling like double vision or other visual disturbances because such problems would make it an emergency!
Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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