
Suggest Treatment For Severe Sinus Infection, Throat Pain And Hoarseness

Workup needed if the symptoms persist despite treatment
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Your description is most likely related to an upper respiratory tract infection. Though mucus composition and color alone is not a definite clue, its likely to be a viral infection. The greenish or yellowish mucus can occur in both bacterial and viral infections. However , in viral infections clear or whitish colored post nasal drip or nasal discharge is more commonly observed. A one week course for sinusitis is not adequate. In my clinical experience recurrences occur if antibiotics such as quinolones aren't used for at least two weeks. Tylenol, steam inhalation, anti histamines like levocetirizine, mucolytics (like mucinex) can be used as part of home treatment for now. However , if the symptoms persist or worsen then a superimposed bacterial infection should be ruled out. CBC, ESR, TLC, Chest x ray can be advised after a physical examination to prescribe treatment accordingly.
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