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How Can A Sinus Infection Be Treated?
i had a sinus infection, and i was on a Z-pack for it. i'm still sick with cold symptoms, and no matter how much Vitamin C i take, or how many hours of sleep I get at night, whatever I have just won't go away. And I get sick all of the time. I was wondering what I should do to address this current "illness" and also if there's some way to help improve my immune system?
Fri, 6 Jun 2014
Hello,
Welcome to HCM
I understand your concern.
Your symptoms are most probably suggestive of chronic sinus infection/sinusitis.
I would suggest you to follow these measures;
1.Steam inhalation-3 to 4 times a day opens the sinus opening and helps to relieve the symptoms.
2.Saline nasal irrigation, which you spray into your nose to rinse your nasal passages.
3.Nasal corticosteroids-These nasal sprays help prevent and treat inflammation. Examples include fluticasone, budesonide, triamcinolone
4.Decongestant nasal spray is oxymetazoline.
5.Immunotherapy:If allergies are contributing to your sinusitis, allergy shots (immunotherapy) that help reduce the body's reaction to specific allergens may help treat the condition.
Hope you are happy with the answer.
Thank you
Welcome to HCM
I understand your concern.
Your symptoms are most probably suggestive of chronic sinus infection/sinusitis.
I would suggest you to follow these measures;
1.Steam inhalation-3 to 4 times a day opens the sinus opening and helps to relieve the symptoms.
2.Saline nasal irrigation, which you spray into your nose to rinse your nasal passages.
3.Nasal corticosteroids-These nasal sprays help prevent and treat inflammation. Examples include fluticasone, budesonide, triamcinolone
4.Decongestant nasal spray is oxymetazoline.
5.Immunotherapy:If allergies are contributing to your sinusitis, allergy shots (immunotherapy) that help reduce the body's reaction to specific allergens may help treat the condition.
Hope you are happy with the answer.
Thank you
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