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Suggest Treatment For Severe Sinus Congestion

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Posted on Tue, 26 Aug 2014
Question: I have had severe sinus congestion for 3 months. Ears are ringing LOUDLY, very lightheaded, and dizzy, bad headaches and actually can not blow my nose. It is blocked. I have tried Afrin, Flonaise, Saline spray and Zylitol spray. Alost Patanaise. Nothing works. I can not use a decongestant becuase I have afib. Or can I? I need HELP!! I can not breathe and am not sleeping. It's been a nightmare and going on all summer. THick drainage that goes down the back of my throat and just sits there and gags me. What can I do???????
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Answered by Dr. Rajkishori Godhi (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
antibiotics

Detailed Answer:
Hello sir and welcome to healthcaremagic,

From your symptoms it does appear that you have sinusitis.

If your symptoms have persisted for so long then you woll do very well with a course of antibiotics. Penicillin group of drugs work very well for upper respiratory tract infections. You may need the course for 9 days.

Central decongestants are not indicated in patients wth heart disease. Talk to your doctor about locally acting decongestants.

Do lots of steam inhalation and drink lots of warm fluids. Avoid the airconditioner and cold foods. You can take pain killers like tylenol or ibuprofen for the headache.

Please see an ENT specialist soon.

Regards,
Dr Rajkihsori Godhi.
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Sinus Congestion

Brief Answer: antibiotics Detailed Answer: Hello sir and welcome to healthcaremagic, From your symptoms it does appear that you have sinusitis. If your symptoms have persisted for so long then you woll do very well with a course of antibiotics. Penicillin group of drugs work very well for upper respiratory tract infections. You may need the course for 9 days. Central decongestants are not indicated in patients wth heart disease. Talk to your doctor about locally acting decongestants. Do lots of steam inhalation and drink lots of warm fluids. Avoid the airconditioner and cold foods. You can take pain killers like tylenol or ibuprofen for the headache. Please see an ENT specialist soon. Regards, Dr Rajkihsori Godhi.