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Taken Cipro For Sinus Infection. Chest Tightness, Breathlessness. Due To Spreading Infection?
I saw my MD on Thursday for a sinus infection . He put me on Cipro. Since last Tuesday, I have not slept because when I lay down, I cough all night, even with every type of medication from Mucinex to Delsym to Tessalon. Now, this morning, my sinus cavities are clear, but I my chest is so tight, I am having trouble catching my breath just walking down the hall. Could this infection have spread and do I need a different type of antibiotic to beat it? I do have minor allergy induced asthma but this feels much much worse than that. My Pro Air inhaler does not help this.
Fri, 1 Feb 2013
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Thanks for your query
Welcome to HCM
As you have had sinusitis—inflammation—red swollen sinuses
Acute sinusitis last longer and causes more symptoms than simple cold
It seems that your infection extend to upper respiratory tract.
Another antibiotic saline/steroid nasal spray, oral steroid ,decongestant, steam inhalations are treatment option your doctor may prescribed you accordingly
General precautions for prevention are—
1-keep your nose as moist as possible by frequent nasal spray
2-avoid very dry indoor environment and use humidifier
3-avoid contact/exposure to irritant or allergen like smoke
4-avoid flying when you have blocked sinuses
5- avoid swimming/diving when you have blocked sinuses
Take care
Thanks for your query
Welcome to HCM
As you have had sinusitis—inflammation—red swollen sinuses
Acute sinusitis last longer and causes more symptoms than simple cold
It seems that your infection extend to upper respiratory tract.
Another antibiotic saline/steroid nasal spray, oral steroid ,decongestant, steam inhalations are treatment option your doctor may prescribed you accordingly
General precautions for prevention are—
1-keep your nose as moist as possible by frequent nasal spray
2-avoid very dry indoor environment and use humidifier
3-avoid contact/exposure to irritant or allergen like smoke
4-avoid flying when you have blocked sinuses
5- avoid swimming/diving when you have blocked sinuses
Take care
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Dear friend, welcome and thanks for entrusting your query here at HCM!
I am Dr. Prasad Akole (Critical Care Expert- http://bit.ly/Dr-Prasad-Akole) and am glad to address to your query here.
Yes, from your description, it appears that you have developed bronchospasm (exacerbation of asthma) from a likely infection.
You have to see your MD to get evaluated for spasm and chest infection.
Do you have fever, swelling over ankle/ feet?
Do you cough out any sputum?
If your inhaler is not helping you , because you are too breathless, you may need to go to the ER and get nebulized.
On evaluation the doctor may suggest another antibiotic if felt appropriate.
I hope you are fully satisfied with the guidance I gave.
I would be glad to answer any further queries. May I request you to rate your experience here before you close.
Thank you and Good luck!
I am Dr. Prasad Akole (Critical Care Expert- http://bit.ly/Dr-Prasad-Akole) and am glad to address to your query here.
Yes, from your description, it appears that you have developed bronchospasm (exacerbation of asthma) from a likely infection.
You have to see your MD to get evaluated for spasm and chest infection.
Do you have fever, swelling over ankle/ feet?
Do you cough out any sputum?
If your inhaler is not helping you , because you are too breathless, you may need to go to the ER and get nebulized.
On evaluation the doctor may suggest another antibiotic if felt appropriate.
I hope you are fully satisfied with the guidance I gave.
I would be glad to answer any further queries. May I request you to rate your experience here before you close.
Thank you and Good luck!
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