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Can Sinus Infection Reoccur Within 20 Days After A Course Of Antibiotics?

I recently had a sinus infection and did 10 days antibiotic. About a week later I developed tonsillitis. Another 10 days of antibiotics. A few days later I feel I am developing another sinus infection. Could this be possible after 20 days total of antibiotics? Is a steroid shot the answer?
Mon, 30 Jan 2017
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Brief Answer:
NO.. Steroid shot is not answer..

Detailed answer:
Hi.. Thanks for asking Health care magic..

Sinus infection can be recurrent in some due to
DNS [deviations of nasal septum] i mean your nasal septum is messed up in some way obstructing drainage of your nasal sinuses.. there accumulation of secretions can lead to frequent infections..

So consult a ENT specialist for evaluation of your nasal septum.. if its problem you may need small surgery which can you get you out of frequent nasal infections..

Steroid shot is not needed and not good.. a steroid nasal spray may be suggested by ENT surgeon that too if your problem seems completely allergic and there is no other problem.. allergic sinusitis is usually seasonal..
steroid makes things worse if its not allergic..

Hope i clarified your doubts..
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Can Sinus Infection Reoccur Within 20 Days After A Course Of Antibiotics?

Brief Answer: NO.. Steroid shot is not answer.. Detailed answer: Hi.. Thanks for asking Health care magic.. Sinus infection can be recurrent in some due to DNS [deviations of nasal septum] i mean your nasal septum is messed up in some way obstructing drainage of your nasal sinuses.. there accumulation of secretions can lead to frequent infections.. So consult a ENT specialist for evaluation of your nasal septum.. if its problem you may need small surgery which can you get you out of frequent nasal infections.. Steroid shot is not needed and not good.. a steroid nasal spray may be suggested by ENT surgeon that too if your problem seems completely allergic and there is no other problem.. allergic sinusitis is usually seasonal.. steroid makes things worse if its not allergic.. Hope i clarified your doubts..