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Suggest Treatment For Headache, Difficulty Breathing And Blocked Sinuses

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Posted on Thu, 21 May 2015
Question: I have headache, very plugged up sinuses, can't breathe. Smell is gone. Wondering if I have a sinus infection.. Been like this for 5 days now.
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Answered by Dr. Ronald Schubert (50 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Sinus infection

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for contacting HCM with your health care concerns

From your description it does sound like you have a sinus infection. If after 1 week the sinus pressure and congestion does not resolve then it is highly likely that you have a sinus infection. I recommend that you be seen by your provider or at an urgent care center to see if an antibiotic would be appropriate.

I hope I answered your question. Please contact HCM again with your health care concerns and questions.
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Suggest Treatment For Headache, Difficulty Breathing And Blocked Sinuses

Brief Answer: Sinus infection Detailed Answer: Thanks for contacting HCM with your health care concerns From your description it does sound like you have a sinus infection. If after 1 week the sinus pressure and congestion does not resolve then it is highly likely that you have a sinus infection. I recommend that you be seen by your provider or at an urgent care center to see if an antibiotic would be appropriate. I hope I answered your question. Please contact HCM again with your health care concerns and questions.