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Question: hey doc. my wife has decided to share a wonderful sinus infection with me. my head is very congested, and I can feel drainage down the back of my neck. it's a little late in the day to get a z-pak phoned in, what do you recommend?
Brief Answer:
decongestants, anti histamines, warm compresses
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
The symptoms of sinusitis are related to inflammation and congestion of the sinuses with or without an infection.
To treat you can consider the following:
(1) warm facial compresses applied for 5 to 10 minutes would encourage drainage and reduce pain
(2)oral anti inflammatory pain killers such as naproxen and ibuprofen would reduce the inflammation and help with any facial pain
(3)oral anti histamine combined with decongestants eg clarinase, claritine d, zyrtec d, allegra d, there are also others available
All over the counter
The decongestants can be oral or topical. Topical decongestants are normal saline or otrivine, both are available over the counter,you can try the otrivine first if it is available.
(4)steam inhalation would also help with drainage
I hope this helps,feel free to ask any other questions
decongestants, anti histamines, warm compresses
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
The symptoms of sinusitis are related to inflammation and congestion of the sinuses with or without an infection.
To treat you can consider the following:
(1) warm facial compresses applied for 5 to 10 minutes would encourage drainage and reduce pain
(2)oral anti inflammatory pain killers such as naproxen and ibuprofen would reduce the inflammation and help with any facial pain
(3)oral anti histamine combined with decongestants eg clarinase, claritine d, zyrtec d, allegra d, there are also others available
All over the counter
The decongestants can be oral or topical. Topical decongestants are normal saline or otrivine, both are available over the counter,you can try the otrivine first if it is available.
(4)steam inhalation would also help with drainage
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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