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Suggest Treatment For Pressure In The Sinus Cavity Post Molar Teeth Removal

Molar removed 2 wks ago. Lot of bone was gone, had bone graph, but there was a hole evidently between my gums and my sinuses. Seems to be healing ok, but getting a lot of pressure in sinus cavity on that side now and feels like bubbles, or crackling up in the sinuses, reminiscent of Grandma's bubble lights on her Christmas tree. Going in tomorrow to make sure it's not infected due to persistent ache and puffiness on outer gums. But my sinuses feel (or my head feels) like it's going to explode. Can it wait Til tomorrow?
Wed, 4 Apr 2018
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Hello,

Your symptoms are pointing towards infection in sinus and due to infection, there is fluid in the sinuses. It seems to be most probably due to the tooth extraction that has led to oro-antral fistula formation. You should consult an ENT physician and get evaluated and get a sinus x-ray done.

You can be advised a course of antibiotics like Augmentin and if there is pain anti-inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen can be advised. If there is a bubble-like sensation, then decongestant nasal spray like Oxymetazoline can be advised for relief. Also, you can do steam inhalation and saline nasal irrigation.


Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
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Suggest Treatment For Pressure In The Sinus Cavity Post Molar Teeth Removal

Hello, Your symptoms are pointing towards infection in sinus and due to infection, there is fluid in the sinuses. It seems to be most probably due to the tooth extraction that has led to oro-antral fistula formation. You should consult an ENT physician and get evaluated and get a sinus x-ray done. You can be advised a course of antibiotics like Augmentin and if there is pain anti-inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen can be advised. If there is a bubble-like sensation, then decongestant nasal spray like Oxymetazoline can be advised for relief. Also, you can do steam inhalation and saline nasal irrigation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora