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What Causes Sinus Congestion Despite Taking Tylenol And Codeine?

what home remedies can i use right now. im congested. ive been congested for the last 2 months. my Dr. prescribe a medication that started with a B. In syrup form. but it never did work. i just need my sinus cleared so i can sleep. Im afraid to take anything for congestion because i took tynol 3 with codine an hour ago. its not making me drowsy. But my sinus is bad
Tue, 24 Oct 2017
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Hi..
Thanks for the query..

It looks like you have a sinus infection leading to congestion..
There can be accumulation of infectious fluid in the sinuses due to infection leading to congestion..
I would suggest you to consult an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like PNS view x ray or MRI scan can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly..

You can be advised a course of antibiotics, anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen, decongestants like Pseudoephadrine, do saline nasal irrigation, steam inhalation and use a humidifier in your room..
You can also be advised decongestant nasal sprays containing Xylometazoline or Oxymetazoline..
Avoid spicy and chilled foods..
Do warm compresses around nostrils..

Hope this helps..

Regards.
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What Causes Sinus Congestion Despite Taking Tylenol And Codeine?

Hi.. Thanks for the query.. It looks like you have a sinus infection leading to congestion.. There can be accumulation of infectious fluid in the sinuses due to infection leading to congestion.. I would suggest you to consult an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like PNS view x ray or MRI scan can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly.. You can be advised a course of antibiotics, anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen, decongestants like Pseudoephadrine, do saline nasal irrigation, steam inhalation and use a humidifier in your room.. You can also be advised decongestant nasal sprays containing Xylometazoline or Oxymetazoline.. Avoid spicy and chilled foods.. Do warm compresses around nostrils.. Hope this helps.. Regards.