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Suggest Treatment For Sinus Infection While On Methylprednisolone

Hello. I have had head pressure for about ten days. I was diagnosed with a sinus infection and was given antibiotics and a steroid called methylprednisone (a 6 day pack). I'm almost done with the medication, but I am still having head pressure, headache. I long does it take for the medication to work? Should I be concern?
Wed, 1 Feb 2017
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain it seems that head pressure or headache can be due to sinus inflammation only as there are large group of sinus cavities present in these areas and inflammation and fluid accumulation in the sinuses can cause pressure, congestion and pains..

In case if after a 6 days course of medication also there is no relief then you might need another one week course of antibiotics but before that you should consult an ENT Physician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like PNS view x ray or MRI scan can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly..

Along with antibiotics and steroids in a tapering dose you can be advised anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen, decongestants like Pseudoephadrine, do saline nasal irrigation, steam inhalation and use a humidifier in your room..
You can also be advised decongestant nasal sprays containing Xylometazoline or Oxymetazoline..
Avoid spicy and chilled foods..
Do warm compresses around nostrils..
Avoid air conditioned atmosphere..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.


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Suggest Treatment For Sinus Infection While On Methylprednisolone

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain it seems that head pressure or headache can be due to sinus inflammation only as there are large group of sinus cavities present in these areas and inflammation and fluid accumulation in the sinuses can cause pressure, congestion and pains.. In case if after a 6 days course of medication also there is no relief then you might need another one week course of antibiotics but before that you should consult an ENT Physician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like PNS view x ray or MRI scan can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly.. Along with antibiotics and steroids in a tapering dose you can be advised anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen, decongestants like Pseudoephadrine, do saline nasal irrigation, steam inhalation and use a humidifier in your room.. You can also be advised decongestant nasal sprays containing Xylometazoline or Oxymetazoline.. Avoid spicy and chilled foods.. Do warm compresses around nostrils.. Avoid air conditioned atmosphere.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.