I’m Sure I Have A SInus Infection But No Idea

Posted on Tue, 29 Oct 2019

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Question : I’m sure I have a SInus infection but no idea if it’s bacterial or viral. I have Medicaid and need to get back to work. I have my own business so I have to get well fast. I dc not havd anyone to drive me to a doctor visit

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (41 minutes later)

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Detailed Answer:
Hi. it may not be easy to discriminate between viral and bacterial sinusitis without examination and blood tests, but generally, if there is fever, greenish discharge, headache associated with throat pain, or worsening of symptoms over few days, then this is indicating bacterial infection. If there is less pain, minor headache, clear discharge and no fever then this is more probably viral. Also, viral may become bacterial after some time. If you have any doubts you can have short course antibiotic therapy with azitromicin or amoxicilin. In both cases, rest, adequate hidration, ibuprofenum, decongestants and inhalation therapy may be beneficial.wish you good health. Regards

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