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What Causes Persistent Blocked Nose And Headaches Despite Taking Z-pak?

I have been on the Z-pack for 5 days, today being my last dose for a sinus infection. My symptoms have remained the same since I started, and even a bit worse now. Stuffy nose, headache, left ear is extremely plugged interfering with hearing and I have had a sore throat as well for over a week, with the back of my tongue feeling swollen and painful. Should I see my DR for a stronger Rx or continue to wait it out for the z-pack to kick in? I know it works in your system for up to a week after the last dose, but I feel I should have some improvement at this point, 5 days into the antibiotic. Please advise! I m sick of being sick! Thank you :)
Wed, 30 Mar 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of persistent blocked nose and headaches despite taking Z-pak which seems to be due to nasal polyp, nasal sinus infection, mucus blockage and due to rhinosinusitis. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. You should go nasal sinus X-ray and get it examined and start treatment after proper diagnosis. You should do nasal saline rinses. You should take steam inhalation. Symptoms of itchiness after injection can happen many a times. You should take antiallergic medication such as Levocetirizine. Take proper course of antibiotic such as Levofloxacin along with mucolytic agents.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Persistent Blocked Nose And Headaches Despite Taking Z-pak?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of persistent blocked nose and headaches despite taking Z-pak which seems to be due to nasal polyp, nasal sinus infection, mucus blockage and due to rhinosinusitis. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. You should go nasal sinus X-ray and get it examined and start treatment after proper diagnosis. You should do nasal saline rinses. You should take steam inhalation. Symptoms of itchiness after injection can happen many a times. You should take antiallergic medication such as Levocetirizine. Take proper course of antibiotic such as Levofloxacin along with mucolytic agents. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari