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Suggest Treatment For Sinus Infection
my son 2 years old ended up taking 10 courses antibiotics in last 2 years. Though we tried our best not to give antibiotics, doctors kept on forcing them on to him for one or the other reason like UTI/ ear infection / sinus infection. Wanted to know how to reverse the side effects of antibiotics w.r.t gut flora. How many courses of antibiotics is too much for a toddler
Fri, 3 Nov 2017
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of sinus infection means you are suffering from condition known as chronic sinusitis. I would suggest you to take nasal decongestant sprays, Antihistamines and antibiotic combination as infection is present. You should take plenty of liquids. Maintain proper oral hygiene. Doctor may prescribe stronger antibiotics and recommend probiotic food for gut flora. You should take steam inhalation. Visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. Go for para nasal sinus X ray and get puncture and drainage of sinus if required. You can go for surgical reconstruction of opening after proper prescription. Do warm saline gargles and take steam twice a day. Also consult urologist for UTI.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of sinus infection means you are suffering from condition known as chronic sinusitis. I would suggest you to take nasal decongestant sprays, Antihistamines and antibiotic combination as infection is present. You should take plenty of liquids. Maintain proper oral hygiene. Doctor may prescribe stronger antibiotics and recommend probiotic food for gut flora. You should take steam inhalation. Visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. Go for para nasal sinus X ray and get puncture and drainage of sinus if required. You can go for surgical reconstruction of opening after proper prescription. Do warm saline gargles and take steam twice a day. Also consult urologist for UTI.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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