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How Can Sinusitis Along With Headaches Be Treated?

I have bad sinus pain for a few weeks. The headaches are excruciating & my eyes are swollen. I ve tried ice, Sinex, Sudafed & Claritin, plus nose spray. But none help you he headaches. Can I take a Percocet to help With the pain or will that make it worse?
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Hi..

If you have such a severe sinus pain then it can be due to severe infection in your sinuses..
Blocked and inflamed sinuses causing sinus pressure can be a cause..

Percocet can help with the pain but along with it getting checked is a must for appropriate treatment.

I would suggest you to consult an Emergency room or an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like PNS view x ray can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly..

You can be advised a course of antibiotics, decongestants like Pseudoephadrine, do saline nasal irrigation, steam inhalation and use a humidifier in your room..
You can also be advised decongestant nasal sprays containing Xylometazoline or Oxymetazoline..
Avoid spicy and chilled foods..
Do warm compresses around nostrils..

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

Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora,
Dentist
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How Can Sinusitis Along With Headaches Be Treated?

Hi.. If you have such a severe sinus pain then it can be due to severe infection in your sinuses.. Blocked and inflamed sinuses causing sinus pressure can be a cause.. Percocet can help with the pain but along with it getting checked is a must for appropriate treatment. I would suggest you to consult an Emergency room or an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like PNS view x ray can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly.. You can be advised a course of antibiotics, decongestants like Pseudoephadrine, do saline nasal irrigation, steam inhalation and use a humidifier in your room.. You can also be advised decongestant nasal sprays containing Xylometazoline or Oxymetazoline.. Avoid spicy and chilled foods.. Do warm compresses around nostrils.. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora, Dentist