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How Long Does Sinus Take To Clear Up?

my sinuses have drained into my chest cavity, and i've been taking mucinex and drinking hot liquids, i'm not experiencing any pain chest or back wise and i've been able to spit up phlegm, how long does this normally take to clear up, should i be worried about walking pneumonia
Mon, 21 Jul 2014
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Hi.
Do not worry. The sinuses can not actually drain directly into the chest , so there is no chance of pneumonia development unless you have not treatment.
If you are suspecting a sinus problem I would advise you to consult an ENT Surgeon.
Clinical check-up, ENT Endoscopy and CT Scan of the sinuses is the only modality to get a proper diagnosis whether you have sinusitis or not and if present what type?
*Whether this is infective in origin- you need a long course of antibiotics, decongestant tablets and nasal drops, steam inhalations, anti-inflammatory medicines..
* If allergic n origin- you just need an antihistamine and if required steroids in oral or topical forms.
* If Fungal or so, you need a Surgery.
* If there are associated problems like deviated nasal septum or so- you may need corrective surgery too.

So this i very important to consider these points for a correct diagnosis if you want a cure.
Do not be worried about pneumonia.
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How Long Does Sinus Take To Clear Up?

Hi. Do not worry. The sinuses can not actually drain directly into the chest , so there is no chance of pneumonia development unless you have not treatment. If you are suspecting a sinus problem I would advise you to consult an ENT Surgeon. Clinical check-up, ENT Endoscopy and CT Scan of the sinuses is the only modality to get a proper diagnosis whether you have sinusitis or not and if present what type? *Whether this is infective in origin- you need a long course of antibiotics, decongestant tablets and nasal drops, steam inhalations, anti-inflammatory medicines.. * If allergic n origin- you just need an antihistamine and if required steroids in oral or topical forms. * If Fungal or so, you need a Surgery. * If there are associated problems like deviated nasal septum or so- you may need corrective surgery too. So this i very important to consider these points for a correct diagnosis if you want a cure. Do not be worried about pneumonia.