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What Are The Solutions For Severe Sinus Infection?

I have. Sinus infection that has become the worse I ve ever had. The pressure is not Judy in face but entire head. I have UC so my dr waited to put me on an antibiotic and finally decided to. I m taking bactrim. Foods taste weird to me. Is that normal? I had back surgery dec 16 so I m still healing from that as well
Tue, 25 Mar 2014
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Hello dear,

The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to acute exacerbation of Sinusitis.
Investigations like complete blood count & X-ray of paranasal sinus will be helpful in clinching the diagnosis.
As your nasal mucosa is congested & the olfactory component is deranged, you are not able to appreciate the taste of food.

Management includes:
1. Steam inhalation.
2. Analgesics like paracetamol
3. Nasal decongestant drops.
4. Antibiotics depending upon culture & sensitivity as advised by your Doctor. Kindly continue them.
5. Antihistamine preparations can also be used to provide symptomatic relief.
6. Maintain adequate hydration & a healthy balance diet.
7. Also make sure that you are well protected from cold, dust & other allergens.

Your symptoms will be relieved with this.
Wish you good health & a speedy recovery.
Take care.
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What Are The Solutions For Severe Sinus Infection?

Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to acute exacerbation of Sinusitis. Investigations like complete blood count & X-ray of paranasal sinus will be helpful in clinching the diagnosis. As your nasal mucosa is congested & the olfactory component is deranged, you are not able to appreciate the taste of food. Management includes: 1. Steam inhalation. 2. Analgesics like paracetamol 3. Nasal decongestant drops. 4. Antibiotics depending upon culture & sensitivity as advised by your Doctor. Kindly continue them. 5. Antihistamine preparations can also be used to provide symptomatic relief. 6. Maintain adequate hydration & a healthy balance diet. 7. Also make sure that you are well protected from cold, dust & other allergens. Your symptoms will be relieved with this. Wish you good health & a speedy recovery. Take care.