Is Doxycycline Effective At Treating A Sinus Infection?

Posted on Sun, 17 Sep 2017

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Question : Can Doxycycline be used for a sinus infection? On Friday evening under my right eye swelled up like a frog's throat with a little firmness. I had been experiencing tightness in the right side and stoppage in the right ear for a couple of days. I had some doxycycline from a recent surgery and started that Saturday morning. It seems to be working in that the swelling has decreased by half after just one day on it, but I don't know if I'm helping my body or not.

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Acute sinusitis with eye involvement

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare Magic and thanks for putting up the query.
Doxycycline is an effective drug for sinusitis.
As you said that you are having eye infection also, it can be a complication of sinusitis. It must have investigated and treated accordingly.
The ear symptoms are also due to sinusitis.
You should get yourself examined by an Ent specialist.
Start with A nasal spray. It will help to decongest nasal mucosal and further relieve all the symptoms.
Any further questions are always welcome.
Take care
Thanks and regards

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