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Taking Cephalexin For Sinus Infection. Blocked Ears And Nose, Enlarged Tonsil, Difficulty Swallowing

I am taking cephalexin for a sinus infection and or strep although I never received a call back from dr so I assume culture was negative. Thai is day 5 and my head, ears nose are more congested. My left tonsill is very enlarged making it difficult to swallow but the white spots are gone. What should I do now? can I take a decongestant along with medication?
Fri, 21 Dec 2012
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Hi Imatt,
Thanks for writing your query.

In addition to the antibiotic Cephalexin, you should take antiallergy medicine like Fenofexadine 120 mg once a day along with decongestant like Pseudoephedrine or Phenylepherine. You should also do steam inhalation as it will be beneficial. Medicines to be taken under medical supervision only.

Also get a throat swab culture as it will help to find the appropiate antibiotic suitable for your infection.
If the problem persists, get yourself examined by an ENT specialist.

I hope this is helpful to you.
Thanks.
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Taking Cephalexin For Sinus Infection. Blocked Ears And Nose, Enlarged Tonsil, Difficulty Swallowing

Hi Imatt, Thanks for writing your query. In addition to the antibiotic Cephalexin, you should take antiallergy medicine like Fenofexadine 120 mg once a day along with decongestant like Pseudoephedrine or Phenylepherine. You should also do steam inhalation as it will be beneficial. Medicines to be taken under medical supervision only. Also get a throat swab culture as it will help to find the appropiate antibiotic suitable for your infection. If the problem persists, get yourself examined by an ENT specialist. I hope this is helpful to you. Thanks.