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Suggest Medication For Sinus Infection

Posted on Tue, 20 Dec 2016

Question: Hi Doctor,

My husband has been suffering with sinus issue for the last one week we have tried inhaling vapor but it is of no use , could you please suggest on a medication.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Can you explain his symptoms?

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Sinus infection can quickly become infected. I would be able to help him better if you can explain his symptoms clearly. Please list his symptoms and we can take it from there.

Awaiting your response.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Prasad J (11 hours later)

Face gets puffy, stuffy nose , head ache and is unable to breath at night.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Antihistamines + steam inhalation and nasal decongestants

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

In such cases, I will start him on antihistamines and nasal decongestants along with steam inhalation.
1. Tab cetrizine 10mg one tablet at night for a week
2. Nasovion spray 3-4 times a day for not more than 5 days.
3. Steam inhalation 4 times regularly

These symptoms will help control his symptoms. In case he doesn't get better with these measures, I will insist he visits a doctor / ENT surgeon for examination.

Hope this helps.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar