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Suggest Treatment For Throat Inflammation, Post Nasal Drip, Sore Ears And Headaches

Posted on Thu, 23 Mar 2017

Question: Hi ive nad this inflamed throat for weeks now with post nasal drip, sore ears and eyebrow head aches and pressure in head /jaw. Do you advise me to see an ENT specialist ? My eyes are cloudy also and a little bit stingy. Thanks

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Acute sinusitis with eustachian tube blockage

Detailed Answer:
Hi
welcome to HealthcareMagic and thanks for putting up the query
You are probably suffering from acute sinusitis. The post nasal drip is because of the nasal secretions falling backwards and causes sore throat.
The ear problem is due to eustachian tube blockage that has happened due to sinusitis. The eye infection can also be due to this or it can be allergic conjuctivitis.
Get a Xray paranasal sinuses done and send me the pictures of your eyes.
Start taking tablet coldaid twice daily.
Take an oral antibiotic also.
Take nasal decongestant drops and steam inhalation.
Take paracetamol for headache.
All the medicines I have prescribed are available only on prescription.
It would be better if you can get yourself examined by an ENT SPECIALIST or send me the reports.
Any further questions are always welcome.
Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Thanks and regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (5 hours later)

Is amoxillan ok for oral anti biotic ? I had started 2 days of it :) i am taking avamys which is a medicated nasal cortisteroid.

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Acute sinusitis with eustachian tube blockage

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for the follow up query
It would be better if you take a combination of amoxicillin with clavulinic acid. Otherwise the medicines are fine, continue taking for a week. also take an oral decongestant tablet and steam inhalation.
Take care
regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (39 minutes later)

They have given me prednisone for the post nasal drip :)

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Acute sinusitis with eustachian tube blockage

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Avoid steroids and take an oral decongestant instead of that. it will be better in case of acute infection.
Take care
regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (1 hour later)

I have taken 4 different decongestants and 3 different anti biotics and they dont work. Ive seen a doctor this morning and she said the steroids will rid the post nasal drip. I just het told to do so many different things and itgets very confusing

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Acute sinusitis with eustachian tube blockage

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Get a throat swab for culture sensitivity done. This will tell you the infecting organism and the effective antibiotics. The medicines may take sometime to show up their effect. Don't be confused and be compliant to the medicines. If you want to take steroids than take steroid nasal spray. It will give you an instant relief. also take steam inhalation.
I wish a speedy recovery for you. Just relax and be compliant to the treatment.
Also get a x-ray paranasal sinuses done and send me the pictures.
Take care
Thanks and regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (14 minutes later)

Ok thank you
Inneed something to rid the post nasal drip its becoming annoying. I took prednisone today and hated it! Made me feel yuck. I wont be taking it again !!! I take avamys sinus spray and sudafed daily.

Ok so sudafed tablets and avamys spray and not prednisone? Sorry i got a bit confused - should i stop the prednisone ?

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Acute sinusitis with eustachian tube blockage

Detailed Answer:
Hi
The nasal spray and tablet you are taking are absolutely right. Continue twice daily for a week. Take steam inhalation and chew a gum. Don't worry it can take few days to be completely normal.
Take care
regards

Brief Answer:
Acute sinusitis with eustachian tube blockage

Detailed Answer:
Hi
According to me stop prednisone
Take nasal spray and Sudafed tablet.
Any further questions are always welcome.
Thanks and regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana