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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Sinusitis
My husband has had chronic sinusitis for 20 years. He saw an ENT for several years, they would give him a strong antibiotic and prednisone, he would get better for awhile and get back they figures infection. He was sent to a immunologist & found out his IGG was low, he is now on Hizentra & levels are good. The last 6 weeks again they gave him antibiotic didn t work, then prednisone & budesonide to irrigate nose, this didn t work either, before he would at least get some relief. Has headaches, neck ache, head feels full, always the same symptons. Had several sinus cat scans that show nothing. I feel there must be something underlying they are not finding... maybe a fungi bacteria or osteomyelitis something. I read a gallium scan is best to see if there is an issue whereas sinus cat scans don t reveal everything. I would appreciate any insite. Thanks, Paula
Thu, 10 Nov 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of chronic sinusitis pain which is due to impaired immunity of body and leftover respiratory tract infection. Infection is travelling through facial spaces and giving you these symptoms. Steam inhalation is very important part of treatment case of sinusitis . I would suggest you to visit ENT specialist once and get it examined and start treatment as per that. You should get CT scan of sinuses and Chest done again with contrast to get an exact diagnosis of the lung disease. You should take antibiotic course and avoid taking oily and spicy food and cold beverages. You should avoid taking outside food. Sip on warm saline gargles. Also apply warm compresses on face.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of chronic sinusitis pain which is due to impaired immunity of body and leftover respiratory tract infection. Infection is travelling through facial spaces and giving you these symptoms. Steam inhalation is very important part of treatment case of sinusitis . I would suggest you to visit ENT specialist once and get it examined and start treatment as per that. You should get CT scan of sinuses and Chest done again with contrast to get an exact diagnosis of the lung disease. You should take antibiotic course and avoid taking oily and spicy food and cold beverages. You should avoid taking outside food. Sip on warm saline gargles. Also apply warm compresses on face.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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