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Suggest Treatment For Stuffiness In The Head, Productive Cough And Inflammation In The Sinuses
Question: head is stuffed . flem in throat cough to get rid of flem. the flem is white with a tint of yellow, every time I cough I get rid of I call it junk. I blow my nose and get rid of a lot of stuff. My ears are full of water, sometimes it runs out onto my neck. it has been about 6 days. is this a doctor appointment item or letting it run its course. Also can not taste anything.
Brief Answer:
It looks like sinusitis, probably viral may not need to see a doctor if improving
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
What you described looks typical rhinosinusitis (also called sinusitis) that is inflammation of inner linings of our sinuses and nasal linings. Mostly its viral .Typically it follows a flue like illness but not always.
Mostly it does not need any treatment and resolve in a weeks time. So if your symptoms are improving ( reducing ) then you don't need to worry a lot it's going to heal. Take some home remedies and you can also use some nasal decongestant drops if needed.
However some times this may be bacterial. In the cases there is purulent thick discharge, generally increases after 5 days, or you feel very un well, or if the story extends beyond 10 days, in such cases we need to use antibiotics. So if it is the case you probably then need to see your doctor who may prescribe you antibiotics.
Otherwise you can take care of it at home. Some home remedies that can help you include:
1. Steam inhalation from a hot water bowel
2. Application of hot packs to your nose face
3. Take lot of fluids
4. Saline nasal drops
Hopes I have answered your question. I will be glad to answer any further question about this. Please feel free to ask.
Regards,
Dr. Rahman
It looks like sinusitis, probably viral may not need to see a doctor if improving
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
What you described looks typical rhinosinusitis (also called sinusitis) that is inflammation of inner linings of our sinuses and nasal linings. Mostly its viral .Typically it follows a flue like illness but not always.
Mostly it does not need any treatment and resolve in a weeks time. So if your symptoms are improving ( reducing ) then you don't need to worry a lot it's going to heal. Take some home remedies and you can also use some nasal decongestant drops if needed.
However some times this may be bacterial. In the cases there is purulent thick discharge, generally increases after 5 days, or you feel very un well, or if the story extends beyond 10 days, in such cases we need to use antibiotics. So if it is the case you probably then need to see your doctor who may prescribe you antibiotics.
Otherwise you can take care of it at home. Some home remedies that can help you include:
1. Steam inhalation from a hot water bowel
2. Application of hot packs to your nose face
3. Take lot of fluids
4. Saline nasal drops
Hopes I have answered your question. I will be glad to answer any further question about this. Please feel free to ask.
Regards,
Dr. Rahman
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