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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Sinusitis With Constant Nasal Drainage
I have chronic sinusitis for 20 years. 3 surgeries. currently taking nasanex, advir and allergen. in the past year tried predezone, allegy shots. after a year of predezone, my bones, skin and vision worsened. In addition I gained 18 lbs.! my primary doctor recommended discontinuing predezone. However, my sinuses are so stuffed up, I can no longer breathe except thru my mounth. in the lat week, I can no longer blow my nose and mucus constantly drains out my nose- ick! What should I do now?
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Wed, 13 Jul 2016
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Hello,
A short course of antibiotics preferably moxclav for symptomatic relief. Do steam inhalation for symptomatic relief. If symptoms persist better to go for a CT PNS to assess the severity of the disease.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
A short course of antibiotics preferably moxclav for symptomatic relief. Do steam inhalation for symptomatic relief. If symptoms persist better to go for a CT PNS to assess the severity of the disease.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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