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What Causes Dry Sinuses After Taking Steroids For Shingles?

I had breast cancer 12 years ago and have lymphodema issues on my left side. In August of last year I had shingles. The doctor perscribed a steroid for me to take to help with the shingles. Since then my sinus are dry and very painful. What can I do?
Thu, 2 Jun 2016
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Well come to HCM
I really appreciate your concern, of course it must be the sinus condition but it is nothing to do anything with the steroid given, drink more water, have some hot drinks try some saline water inhalation or steam inhalation hope this information helps.
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What Causes Dry Sinuses After Taking Steroids For Shingles?

HI Well come to HCM I really appreciate your concern, of course it must be the sinus condition but it is nothing to do anything with the steroid given, drink more water, have some hot drinks try some saline water inhalation or steam inhalation hope this information helps.