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Suggest Treatment For Sinus Pressure, Headache, Coughing Up Of Greenish Phlegm Along With Sinus Congestion

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Posted on Fri, 8 Jan 2021
Question: i have sinus pressure, headache, coughing greenish phlem along with sinus congestion. hope you can help. thanks
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Answered by Dr. Klarida Papaqako (48 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Possible bacterial sinus infection- you will need to take antibiotics.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Thank you for posting your health query.

I read carefully your question and I understand your concern.

From what you are describing it seems like you have a bacterial sinus infection.

You need to take antibiotics. Only cough and cold medication will not be helpful.
The antibiotic that is generally recommended as the first choice is Amoxicillin 500mg, 1 tb, 3 times/day for 7-10 days. Use it only if you are not allergic to Penicllin. You may also need a prescription for it, so in this case you need to see your local doctor who can prescribe it for you.

Also, drinking plenty of water it is very important.
Do steam therapy if possible to help soften the secretions.

Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.

Regards,     
Dr. Papaqako
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Suggest Treatment For Sinus Pressure, Headache, Coughing Up Of Greenish Phlegm Along With Sinus Congestion

Brief Answer: Possible bacterial sinus infection- you will need to take antibiotics. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thank you for posting your health query. I read carefully your question and I understand your concern. From what you are describing it seems like you have a bacterial sinus infection. You need to take antibiotics. Only cough and cold medication will not be helpful. The antibiotic that is generally recommended as the first choice is Amoxicillin 500mg, 1 tb, 3 times/day for 7-10 days. Use it only if you are not allergic to Penicllin. You may also need a prescription for it, so in this case you need to see your local doctor who can prescribe it for you. Also, drinking plenty of water it is very important. Do steam therapy if possible to help soften the secretions. Hope this is helpful. Let me know if you need more clarifications. Regards, Dr. Papaqako