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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Sinusitis

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Posted on Wed, 2 Mar 2016
Question: Have had bronchitis and sinus infection for weeks. stopped antibiotics today, sinus drainage is green colored and very thick. Can feel it in my head but can't blow it out my nose. How can I reduce the thickness and drain.

the levaquin didn't help and made me feel worse. I consulted my pcp before I stopped taking it.
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Answered by Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Supportive care and home remedies will help.

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking

I read your question and i understand your concern. Chronic sinusitis may be a bothersome illness some times and takes some time to resolve. You had levaquine for bronchitis and sinusitis. Now all you need is decongestants, home remedies to symptomatically treat it.

Saline nasal irrigation, tylenol or advil, decongestants, corticosteroids nasal or oral intake will help. Rest for a while, drink plenty of fluids, moisten the air you breath in, use humidifier for that, steam inhalation will help, apply warm compresses to your face and sleep with your head elevated. All these above mentioned home remedies will be enough to relive the symptoms.

I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.

Regards
Khan
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Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan

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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Sinusitis

Brief Answer: Supportive care and home remedies will help. Detailed Answer: Thank you for asking I read your question and i understand your concern. Chronic sinusitis may be a bothersome illness some times and takes some time to resolve. You had levaquine for bronchitis and sinusitis. Now all you need is decongestants, home remedies to symptomatically treat it. Saline nasal irrigation, tylenol or advil, decongestants, corticosteroids nasal or oral intake will help. Rest for a while, drink plenty of fluids, moisten the air you breath in, use humidifier for that, steam inhalation will help, apply warm compresses to your face and sleep with your head elevated. All these above mentioned home remedies will be enough to relive the symptoms. I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please. Regards Khan