
Suggest Treatment For Severe Sinus Infection

Not to worry.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome to HealthCare Magic. Thank you for posting your query.
I can understand your concern.
The fullness of the ears is due to the sinusitis , the infection in the sinuses can spread tothe ears via the eustachian tube. The sinusistis is probably heading towards chronic sinusitis which we define as infection persisting more than 12 weeks.
It can be due to infection by bacteria or fungus or even nasal polyps, rhinitis - to name a few causes.
I would suggest you to
- use decongestant nose drops like otrivin.
- use steam inhalation - this will help to keep your sinuses well ventilated which in turn helps to control the infection.
- continue the antibiotics
- drink lots of water
- avoid air conditioning
You might need FESS - an endoscopic procedure to look at the sinuses once the infection subsides.
Hope this helps.
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For fungal infection , you can take drugs like fluconazole or nystatin.
Detailed Answer:
I would suggest you to
- Avoid dust,alcohol, tobacco
- Have nutritious diet. Vitamin C is helpful
- 1% ephedrine in saline can be used as nasal decongestant
- Antibiotics are to be used based on the sensitivity reports like erythromycin , cephalexin (other than the ones you have already taken)
- both topical and oral steroid can be used. Your doctor can guide on the exact dosage
For fungal infection , tablet Fluconazole 100 mg can be taken.
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Yes you can start Levofloxacin.
Detailed Answer:
You are welcome.
The antibiotics should have been started after a sensitivity report. However , once started , it is okay.
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Dr. Goswami

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