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What Causes Sinusitis Along With Body Ache And Breathing Difficulty?
I was diagnosed with sinusitis on Tuesday night, given antibiotics, but I am not feeling any better. I went back to the doctor and he prescribed a new antibiotic. I am still feeling achy all over, very sleepy, difficulty breathing at times (using an inhaler), coughing, congested and head aches. A chest xray was done but showed no pneumonia, it was recommended that I go to the er for blood work and further testing. What else could cause all of these symptoms?
Wed, 25 Apr 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
If the chest x-ray is clear then the symptoms that you are facing is probably due to sinus infection or sinusitis. You should get a sinus x-ray and blood culture done to find the exact cause.
For now, continue taking antibiotics and along with it take 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 I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
If the chest x-ray is clear then the symptoms that you are facing is probably due to sinus infection or sinusitis. You should get a sinus x-ray and blood culture done to find the exact cause.
For now, continue taking antibiotics and along with it take 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 I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
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