Question 1

I was given antibiotics for sinus infection . it was almost gone when i ran out of pills. now its returning. ?

Accepted Answer

Diagnosis will have to be reconsidered as well as possible reviewing antibiotics. Your treating doc is in best position to make further recommendations as having knowledge of your clinical details.

Question 2

Why am i not responding to antiobiotics quick enough? i am already 1 week on antibiotics for sinus infection had it switched and still have symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms of an illness that will respond to a particular antibiotic usually start to improve within 3-4 days if the appropriate antibiotic was prescribed, and they were taken as directed. Relapse or persistence of symptoms is generally regarded as a treatment failure or inaccuracy of the original diagnosis (i.e. viral not bacterial).  Decongestants with/without antihistamines may help congestion.

Question 3

3 rounds of antibiotics for sinus infection. it cleared up, now problems just starting again 2 weeks later. how can i stop it before i need antibiotics?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes decongestants, nasal rinse and drinking of warm and nasal steriods may help. But once bacterial infection sets in abx will be needed.

Question 4

I've been on antibiotics for sinus infection. i missed a few(4) days, can i resume or do i need a new prescription?

Accepted Answer

It's important to be consistent with antibiotics especially for sinus infections b/c inconsistencies can create resistance.  I'd recommend finishing your current prescription and if you are not improving, return to your doctor to have him/her re-evaluate to see if you need extension on that prescription.

Question 5

5- day course of cefprozil antibiotic for sinus infection. is this enough?

Accepted Answer

If the sinus infection responds quickly it may be enough. Sometimes sinus infections need to be treated for 2-3 weeks to resolve.

Question 6

Is it very bad to be taking antibiotics for sinus infection even when it is unknown that you have one? just believed that you have one.

Accepted Answer

This is one of the most common and widespread types of antibiotic abuse. Using antibiotics when they are not needed just breeds resistance and subjects you to the risk of adverse side effects, without any benefit.

Question 7

Just finished antibiotics for sinus infection but now i feel worse, could the infection have spread somewhere else now should i go to the er?

Accepted Answer

These days sinusitis may not always require treatment with antibiotics.  Once having been treated, if it was effective, that will not necessarily reduce the symptoms which may be due to continued blockage of drainage and accumulated inflammatory products in the sinuses.  Complications are numerous.  See an ENT doctor.  Not an er issue generally.

Question 8

Taking antibiotic for sinus infection for 3 days but not much improvement.  my fever keeps going up between doses like its not strong enough?

Accepted Answer

In truth the vast majority of sinus infections are caused by viruses which are not affected by antibiotics and resolve only with time.  Since your doctor felt an antibiotic was needed, you must have shown some signs of bacterial infection, but even so it can take 10-21 (yes, up to 21!) days for symptoms to clear up.  As long as it's not worsening actively, it's usually best to wait and see.

Question 9

Is it absolutely necessary for me to have an antibiotic for sinus infection or can i just i just use a nasal spray? my head has been in alot of pain

Accepted Answer

Acute bacterial rhinosinusitis is a different disease. Most rhinosinusitis is caused by viruses but if symptoms last beyond 10 days or worsen after 5 days + fever/headache bacteria concern= ABRS a course of amoxicillin or augmentin with intranasal steroid is indicated in the acute setting. https://www.cdc.gov/getsmart/community/materials-references/print-materials/hcp/adult-acute-bact-rhino.pdf

Question 10

I've been on antibiotic for sinus infection, of meds for a day! my mouth continues to tasting like salt how do i get rid of it?

Accepted Answer

Take your antibiotic and steam and drink hot fluids. See if issue resolved after your treatment is done

Antibiotics for sinus infection

I was given antibiotics for sinus infection . it was almost gone when i ran out of pills. now its returning. ?

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Why am i not responding to antiobiotics quick enough? i am already 1 week on antibiotics for sinus infection had it switched and still have symptoms?

3 rounds of antibiotics for sinus infection. it cleared up, now problems just starting again 2 weeks later. how can i stop it before i need antibiotics?

I've been on antibiotics for sinus infection. i missed a few(4) days, can i resume or do i need a new prescription?

5- day course of cefprozil antibiotic for sinus infection. is this enough?

Is it very bad to be taking antibiotics for sinus infection even when it is unknown that you have one? just believed that you have one.

Just finished antibiotics for sinus infection but now i feel worse, could the infection have spread somewhere else now should i go to the er?

Taking antibiotic for sinus infection for 3 days but not much improvement. my fever keeps going up between doses like its not strong enough?

Is it absolutely necessary for me to have an antibiotic for sinus infection or can i just i just use a nasal spray? my head has been in alot of pain

I've been on antibiotic for sinus infection, of meds for a day! my mouth continues to tasting like salt how do i get rid of it?

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