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What Causes Recurrent Sinus Infections?
I have recurrent sinus infections. I ve had 2 in the last 5 weeks and my doctor prescribed antibiotics and sterioids. I have had 6 -8 sinus infections the last 2 years with 5 bouts of pneumonia. Why do I keep getting sinus infections and pneumonia? I ve had my tonsils out.
Mon, 15 Jun 2015
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If you have allergic sinusitis then this may be predisposing you to infections of the sinuses.
Treatment of sinusitis involves avoiding any known allergen, use of oral antihistamines and topical steroid nasal sprays.
Allergy testing can help to specify the allergen.
Imaging of the sinuses may also be needed to see if there is any structural change that would cause sinusitis.
I hope this helps
If you have allergic sinusitis then this may be predisposing you to infections of the sinuses.
Treatment of sinusitis involves avoiding any known allergen, use of oral antihistamines and topical steroid nasal sprays.
Allergy testing can help to specify the allergen.
Imaging of the sinuses may also be needed to see if there is any structural change that would cause sinusitis.
I hope this helps
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