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I Believe I Have A Sinus Infection . There Is
Question: I believe I have a sinus infection. There is a ton of pressure in my head, and under my eyes. my nose will not stop running. In the last 2 days, I've pick up a pretty nasty, wet cough. This has lasted about a week now. I was expecting it to go away, but the last 3 days, I have felt exactly the same with no relief.
Brief Answer:
rest, fluids, antihistamine, decongestant, mucolytic
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
As you stated, a sinus infection is likely based on the symptoms that you mentioned- pressure sensation, runny nose,cough
The wet cough may indicate viral bronchitis which is inflammation of part of the airways, it usually resolves within 1 to 2 weeks.
Treatment of your symptoms involves: (1) use of an oral antihistamine/decongestant combination. eg benadryl d, allegra d, claritine d, sudafed
A topical decongestant can also be used, the decongestant (oral and topical) would reduce the runny nose. eg otrivine or normal saline
These are over the counter.
(2)rest and fluids would be important. The fluids would help to break up the mucus so that it can be easily expelled.
(3)a mucolytic can also be used to help break up the mucus both in the nose and the other airways so that they can be expelled eg mucomyst, guaifenesin
(4) a warm, not hot, compress to the face, would help with drainage
(5) a pain killer can be used if there is any discomfort eg ibuprofen or tylenol or aleve.
Advil cold and sinus would have ibuprofen, an antihistamine and a decongestant.
Sinus symptoms can last 1 to 2 weeks in some persons
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
rest, fluids, antihistamine, decongestant, mucolytic
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
As you stated, a sinus infection is likely based on the symptoms that you mentioned- pressure sensation, runny nose,cough
The wet cough may indicate viral bronchitis which is inflammation of part of the airways, it usually resolves within 1 to 2 weeks.
Treatment of your symptoms involves: (1) use of an oral antihistamine/decongestant combination. eg benadryl d, allegra d, claritine d, sudafed
A topical decongestant can also be used, the decongestant (oral and topical) would reduce the runny nose. eg otrivine or normal saline
These are over the counter.
(2)rest and fluids would be important. The fluids would help to break up the mucus so that it can be easily expelled.
(3)a mucolytic can also be used to help break up the mucus both in the nose and the other airways so that they can be expelled eg mucomyst, guaifenesin
(4) a warm, not hot, compress to the face, would help with drainage
(5) a pain killer can be used if there is any discomfort eg ibuprofen or tylenol or aleve.
Advil cold and sinus would have ibuprofen, an antihistamine and a decongestant.
Sinus symptoms can last 1 to 2 weeks in some persons
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
is there any medication I should avoid because I am breastfeeding?
Brief Answer:
most cause not problem
Detailed Answer:
HI
As a mom of two kids, I can definitely understand your concern re breast feeding and the potential effect
Decongestants are generally considered safe when breastfeeding, the topical ones would be even less likely to have an effect as compared to the oral.
One decongestant, pseudoephedrine, can sometimes reduce breast milk in some persons, but this is not common.
The main possible issue with the antihistamines (the sedating ones), is the possibility of making the baby sleeping. The non sedating (claritine, zyrtec, allegra), do not have this effect.
Though it is thought that both mucomyst and guaifenesin would be safe and not cause a problem during breastfeeding, this has not been confirmed by medical studies
Tylenol and ibuprofen are thought to be safe with breastfeeding
Please feel free to ask anything else
most cause not problem
Detailed Answer:
HI
As a mom of two kids, I can definitely understand your concern re breast feeding and the potential effect
Decongestants are generally considered safe when breastfeeding, the topical ones would be even less likely to have an effect as compared to the oral.
One decongestant, pseudoephedrine, can sometimes reduce breast milk in some persons, but this is not common.
The main possible issue with the antihistamines (the sedating ones), is the possibility of making the baby sleeping. The non sedating (claritine, zyrtec, allegra), do not have this effect.
Though it is thought that both mucomyst and guaifenesin would be safe and not cause a problem during breastfeeding, this has not been confirmed by medical studies
Tylenol and ibuprofen are thought to be safe with breastfeeding
Please feel free to ask anything else
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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