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Suggest Treatment For Sinusitis

I was diagnosed with sinusitis 3 weeks ago. I was put on z-pack but wasn t getting better. I m now on my 8th day of Augmenting 875mg. I ve had chronic congestion and Have to cough to clear it constantly. Yesterday I started with a low grade fever 99.7 and still feel bad. Not sure what to do now. I ve been taking Mucinex too. They also gave me s script for prednazone, but I didn t fill it, because I m diabetic and they said it would make my blood sugar go very high. Can I take the steroid when I m not on the antibiotic? I m getting desperate!
Fri, 30 Sep 2016
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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 congestion in sinuses along with post nasal drip is most probably due to infection in the sinuses leading to Sinusitis and as the sinuses drains through nostrils, therefore you can feel congestion in nostrils..

I would suggest you to consult an Otolaryngologist 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..

You can be advised a course of antibiotics, 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..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.


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Suggest Treatment For Sinusitis

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain it seems that congestion in sinuses along with post nasal drip is most probably due to infection in the sinuses leading to Sinusitis and as the sinuses drains through nostrils, therefore you can feel congestion in nostrils.. I would suggest you to consult an Otolaryngologist 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.. You can be advised a course of antibiotics, 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.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.