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How Worried Should I Be If I Have A Sinus Infection For Two Weeks?
How worried should I be if I've had a sinus infection for over 2 weeks and the roof of my mouth has been numb from pressure for 3 days? I've been taking mucinex, motrin and night time alkaseltzer for weeks but i'm still sick. what can the doctor prescri
Thu, 28 Aug 2014
Hello,
Welcome to HCM,
As you are having these sinus problems for last two weeks, sometimes it may take few more days to control the symptoms.
If the symptoms are not improving in spite of the treatment you may need Lab investigations like CBC and X ray PNS. This will help to identify the problem and to treat the condition.
For the present condition I would suggest you to follow
1.Steam inhalation with Vapocaps
2.Oral antibiotics like Tab Bactoclav, 625 mg, twice daily for five days.
3.Oral Antihistamines.
Thank you.
Welcome to HCM,
As you are having these sinus problems for last two weeks, sometimes it may take few more days to control the symptoms.
If the symptoms are not improving in spite of the treatment you may need Lab investigations like CBC and X ray PNS. This will help to identify the problem and to treat the condition.
For the present condition I would suggest you to follow
1.Steam inhalation with Vapocaps
2.Oral antibiotics like Tab Bactoclav, 625 mg, twice daily for five days.
3.Oral Antihistamines.
Thank you.
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