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What Is The Remedy For The Thick Mucus And Having Sinus Pressure?

I am experiencing thick mucus in my throat daily for about two months now. I have sinus pressure and need to cough to try to rid the mucus from my throat. I have been on antibiotics for 10 days and that didn't help. Also I saw another Dr. and said to take muccinex D and a steroid nose spray and that didn't do anything.
I am taking lisinopril for blood pressure and two months ago the Doctor increased the dosage. I think all my problems is from the blood pressure medicine. What do you think?
Thu, 29 Oct 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern.As per your query symptoms such as thick mucus and having sinus pressure are pointing towards condition called sinusitis because of bacterial infection. I would suggest you to take steam 2-3 times a day to relieve congestion, drink plenty of fluid. You can also take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain and swelling. For allergy take over the counter antihistamine drug. Give hot compresses to face ,do warm saline gargles and if you are allergic to penicillin then you can opt for amoxicillin. Consult ENT specialist (ear, nose ,throat) for proper examination and treatment . Doctor may order blood test or X-ray.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Is The Remedy For The Thick Mucus And Having Sinus Pressure?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern.As per your query symptoms such as thick mucus and having sinus pressure are pointing towards condition called sinusitis because of bacterial infection. I would suggest you to take steam 2-3 times a day to relieve congestion, drink plenty of fluid. You can also take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain and swelling. For allergy take over the counter antihistamine drug. Give hot compresses to face ,do warm saline gargles and if you are allergic to penicillin then you can opt for amoxicillin. Consult ENT specialist (ear, nose ,throat) for proper examination and treatment . Doctor may order blood test or X-ray. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari