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Is Levofloxacin Effective In Treating Sinus Infection?

I have medication called Levofloxacin 500 MG Tablets. I was given 10 tablets only and was told to take 1 table a day for 10 days for Fever 100.5 or as directed by MD. I told the doctor that I may have a sinus infection because I m smelling an odor that reminds me of old unwashed gym socks. What do you think.
Thu, 3 Nov 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain bad odour from nose can be due to sinus infection as infected sinuses can have bad and foul smelling mucous that can cause bad smell..

But for confirmation consult an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like PNS view x ray or MRI scan can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly..

You can be advised a course of antibiotics, of which Levofloxacin will also be appropriate, anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen, decongestants like Pseudoephadrine, 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 this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Is Levofloxacin Effective In Treating Sinus Infection?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain bad odour from nose can be due to sinus infection as infected sinuses can have bad and foul smelling mucous that can cause bad smell.. But for confirmation consult an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like PNS view x ray or MRI scan can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly.. You can be advised a course of antibiotics, of which Levofloxacin will also be appropriate, anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen, decongestants like Pseudoephadrine, 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 this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.