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How Can Sinusitis Be Treated?
Have what seems to be a sinus infection. Bad reoccurring smell from right side of nose, discharge also smells bad. Took antibiotics after a visit to walk in clinic, problem still persists. Currently fighting a mold problem in my house, is this the cause of my sinus troubles? If i fix the mold issue, will my sinus problem go away?do i possibly have a mushroom growing in my face?
Thu, 22 Mar 2018
Hello,
Your symptoms of having bad smell from the right side of the nose and also bad smelling discharge can be due to a sinus infection or sinusitis. The discharge is due to infected mucus in the sinuses. It can be secondary to mold causing an allergic reaction.
So my suggestion is to consult an emergency room or an ENT physician, and get evaluated and a clinical examination and a PNS view x-ray and blood test can be done to confirm the cause. You can be advised antibiotics like Augmentin, anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen, decongestants like Pseudoephedrine, do saline nasal irrigation, steam inhalation and use a humidifier in your room. You can also be advised decongestant nasal sprays containing Xylometazoline or Oxymetazoline. Avoid spicy and chilled foods. Do warm compresses around nostrils.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
Your symptoms of having bad smell from the right side of the nose and also bad smelling discharge can be due to a sinus infection or sinusitis. The discharge is due to infected mucus in the sinuses. It can be secondary to mold causing an allergic reaction.
So my suggestion is to consult an emergency room or an ENT physician, and get evaluated and a clinical examination and a PNS view x-ray and blood test can be done to confirm the cause. You can be advised antibiotics like Augmentin, anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen, decongestants like Pseudoephedrine, do saline nasal irrigation, steam inhalation and use a humidifier in your room. You can also be advised decongestant nasal sprays containing Xylometazoline or Oxymetazoline. Avoid spicy and chilled foods. Do warm compresses around nostrils.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
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