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Question: Thanks for you inquiring about me. After an exray which revealed sinusitis in my right nostril, I was prescribed Clarymycin, 500 mg tablet for 10 ten days, 2x daily. When some blood appeared two days hence a Cat scan has now been sceduled to "find the answer: I will contact you with the results. Should you wish to contact me before that point, I'm available. Thank you again.
Brief Answer:
should give the answers
Detailed Answer:
HI
Okay, the CT scan should be able to give the answer that you need. It can show any structural changes to the sinuses , whether they are acute (recent) or long term (chronic)
Can let me know how it goes
Wish you the best
should give the answers
Detailed Answer:
HI
Okay, the CT scan should be able to give the answer that you need. It can show any structural changes to the sinuses , whether they are acute (recent) or long term (chronic)
Can let me know how it goes
Wish you the best
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Dr Gibson, Thank you for responding. The CAt scan showed no problems and the sinusitis seems to be improving from the scan. However, I told the doctor I still had a drop of blood for a few days. He asked me if I was still taking the Flonase. I told him I stopped after taking the 10 days of Clarymyocin. He said I should be taking the Flonase for life and said if I still had problems (blood?) he would send me to an ear, nose, and throat doctor.
I don't want to take Flonase for life. What do you think? What happens if I don't?
Thanks again,
Dan XXXXXXX
I don't want to take Flonase for life. What do you think? What happens if I don't?
Thanks again,
Dan XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
should consider for at least 3 months consistently
Detailed Answer:
HI
The flonase would decrease the inflammation in the passages which would reduce the chance of bleeding recurring.
It is possible that you may not need it for life, but you should consider using it consistently for at least 3 months, intermittently after that point, if needed
Most cases of sinus inflammation are due to certain aggravating factors, if you can reduce your exposure to these , then this may help.
If you are not sure what causes the problem for you, allergy tests may be considered.
Hope this helps
should consider for at least 3 months consistently
Detailed Answer:
HI
The flonase would decrease the inflammation in the passages which would reduce the chance of bleeding recurring.
It is possible that you may not need it for life, but you should consider using it consistently for at least 3 months, intermittently after that point, if needed
Most cases of sinus inflammation are due to certain aggravating factors, if you can reduce your exposure to these , then this may help.
If you are not sure what causes the problem for you, allergy tests may be considered.
Hope this helps
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Just wanted to thank Dr. Gibson. Her answer seems to top-off the subject and make it easier to take an inflammatory/decongestant for extended periods but not indefinetely. Thank all of you for your help. For now, I will disconnect from the system. And return if appropriate. Dan XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
okay
Detailed Answer:
No problem
Wishing you the best
okay
Detailed Answer:
No problem
Wishing you the best
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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