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What Causes Greenish Mucus Discharge From Sinus Passages?
Question: I have severe Nasal Polups. Been on Prednisone, Pulmicort, rinsing with Saline
several times a day but now the green mucus has totally blocked off Sinus passages. I went for a allergy test, am allergic to mold,grass mix, mucor,,dandelion
cat, etc.
I have a CT scan appointment for possible removal of Polups which are quite large.
What is causing the buildup up of Mucus, nothing I have tried gives me any relief.
Could this be a fungal infection? if so what is the treatment? XXXXXXX
several times a day but now the green mucus has totally blocked off Sinus passages. I went for a allergy test, am allergic to mold,grass mix, mucor,,dandelion
cat, etc.
I have a CT scan appointment for possible removal of Polups which are quite large.
What is causing the buildup up of Mucus, nothing I have tried gives me any relief.
Could this be a fungal infection? if so what is the treatment? XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Green mucus most probably because of bacterial or fungal infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.
I have read your query , reviewed your medications and understand your concern.
In my opinion , green mucus from Sinus passages most probably because of bacterial infection or fungal infection .
If I were your treating Doctor for this case , I would advice you
do culture & sensitivity of nasal secretion for bacteria as well as fungus ,
CT Scan & Diagnostic nasal endoscopy .
Till then i would advice ,
continue Prednisone, Pulmicort, rinsing with Saline ,
add antibiotic like combination of Ofloxacin + ornidazole twice daily after meal , Combination Steroid nasal spray with antihistamine 2 puff each nostril twice daily like duonase or Nezalast & Antihistaminic levocetirizine + Montelukast combination at night .
If on culture of nasal secretion it comes out fungal then you need to take oral antifungal like itraconazole .
Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards.
Green mucus most probably because of bacterial or fungal infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.
I have read your query , reviewed your medications and understand your concern.
In my opinion , green mucus from Sinus passages most probably because of bacterial infection or fungal infection .
If I were your treating Doctor for this case , I would advice you
do culture & sensitivity of nasal secretion for bacteria as well as fungus ,
CT Scan & Diagnostic nasal endoscopy .
Till then i would advice ,
continue Prednisone, Pulmicort, rinsing with Saline ,
add antibiotic like combination of Ofloxacin + ornidazole twice daily after meal , Combination Steroid nasal spray with antihistamine 2 puff each nostril twice daily like duonase or Nezalast & Antihistaminic levocetirizine + Montelukast combination at night .
If on culture of nasal secretion it comes out fungal then you need to take oral antifungal like itraconazole .
Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
We have a slow system in Canada,two month wait for a CT Scan, etc
ENTs do not pursue Fungal infections much, and are resistant to
a culture swath,"Ihave suggested it"
In the meantime do you think that Teatree Oil, Collidial Silver will help, as they are natural source products.
Thank You XXXXXXX
ENTs do not pursue Fungal infections much, and are resistant to
a culture swath,"Ihave suggested it"
In the meantime do you think that Teatree Oil, Collidial Silver will help, as they are natural source products.
Thank You XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Teatree Oil, Collidial Silver will help little .
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for the follow up query.
Green mucus from Sinus passages more likely because of bacterial infection than fungal infection .
I would advice , use antibiotic like combination of Ofloxacin + ornidazole twice daily after meal .It will control bacterial infection & also reduce fungal .You can discuss this with your treating doctor.
On culture of nasal secretion it comes out fungal then you need to take oral antifungal like itraconazole .
Teatree Oil, Collidial Silver will help little . But side effect & adverse reaction to this products not well known .
Regards.
Teatree Oil, Collidial Silver will help little .
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for the follow up query.
Green mucus from Sinus passages more likely because of bacterial infection than fungal infection .
I would advice , use antibiotic like combination of Ofloxacin + ornidazole twice daily after meal .It will control bacterial infection & also reduce fungal .You can discuss this with your treating doctor.
On culture of nasal secretion it comes out fungal then you need to take oral antifungal like itraconazole .
Teatree Oil, Collidial Silver will help little . But side effect & adverse reaction to this products not well known .
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Today I find out I have a severe Toe Fungas infection, could this be related to the nasal polyps, as I have 100% blockage. IF I have a fungal infection could it be spreading, because no matter how much mucus comes out, the sinus fills right up.
Brief Answer:
unlikely to be related
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for the follow up query.
It is unlikely that the toe fungal infection and the nasal polyps are related.
However, going by your symptoms, there is a possibility of fungal infection in nose as well but i would advice take antifungal only after confirmation on culture .Since there are some side effects with anti fungal medication .
On CT scan , we will get idea about fungal involvement in nose & sinuses. Also we will know whether it is spreading or invading bone.
Hope this information helpful .
Regards.
unlikely to be related
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for the follow up query.
It is unlikely that the toe fungal infection and the nasal polyps are related.
However, going by your symptoms, there is a possibility of fungal infection in nose as well but i would advice take antifungal only after confirmation on culture .Since there are some side effects with anti fungal medication .
On CT scan , we will get idea about fungal involvement in nose & sinuses. Also we will know whether it is spreading or invading bone.
Hope this information helpful .
Regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
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