Question 1

can a sinus infection cause you to have ringing in ears?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Ringing in your ears from any kind of nasal issue is usually from having congestion in your nose.  This can then lead to eustachian tube dysfunction which can be associated with ringing.  There are certainly many other causes of ringing which may need to be explored depending on your age and other health problems.

Question 2

can a sinus infection cause ringing in ears and dry lips?

Accepted Answer

: Yes.

Question 3

sinus infection for a week.zpack for 5 days+home self care.classic sinus syptoms+plugged ringing ears&dull pain in back of head.getting worse.now what?

Accepted Answer

Sinusitis: Often, antibiotics are unnecessary in managing sinus infection.  Treatment should be accompanied by nasal irrigation with saline (neti-pot), decongestants (pseudoephedrine or oxymetozaline nasal spray), possibly nasal steroids and pain control with nsaids. If these measures do not help, see an ENT doctor.  Good luck.

Question 4

started zpak 4days ago for sinus infection.have vertigo,ringing ears,worsening pain right side of head,forhead,cheek+neck.ct showed sinus cyst 2months prior.burning sensation in nose.warrant er visit?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: First, continue with your oral decongestants (loratidine, claritin, or benadryl), and also try Afrin nasal spray.  If that doesn&#x27;t help, you may need to see a physician.  A short course of oral corticosteroids may help (prednisone, Medrol Dospak, etc).

Question 5

can a dental problem cause pressure (not pain) in one side of forehead/ temple area and tinnitus? the ear canal was swollen for a couple weeks, but has since improved, but tinnitus remains, as does pressure for 4 wks now. had possible sinus infection?

Accepted Answer

It's Sinusitis: Your probably have sinusitis.  There are a number of sinus spaces lined with mucous membrane which when dry can not drain properly and get infected.  It can feel like toothache, and they are connected to the ear by the naso-pharynx. Get a humidifier, and see your doctor.

Question 6

if my sinus infection is over, will you still experience tinnitus?

Accepted Answer

No: If you have sinusitis, i will not experience tinnitus but you may. Your tinnitus may or may not have anything to do with sinusitis or the drugs used to treat it. If troubling, see an ENT doctor.

Question 7

rx doxycycline for sinus infection. stopped after side effects (pulsatile tinnitus). its been 3 weeks, pulsatile tinnitus not gone. permanent?

Accepted Answer

Probably not doxy: Doxycycline is not a likely cause. More likely a coincidence that it started while taking the drug, especially since it has continued this long. If one of your sinuses is plugged and filled with fluid, that could result in pulsatile tinnitus by increasing transmission of blood flow sound in an artery. Discuss with your doctor, including if other tests are indicated.

Question 8

ears ringing sinus infection, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Ringing ears.: You may have wax in your ears.  See a doctor.

Question 9

can you have ringing ear with sphenoid sinus infection?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Sinusitis is inflammation of the sinuses, which are small air-filled cavities within the bones of the face surrounding the nose.

Sphenoid sinuses are just behind the skull, above the nasopharynx and just below the pituitary gland.

Although the sphenoid sinuses are less frequently affected in sinus infection, this area can cause earaches, neck pain, and deep aching at the top of your head.

Question 10

i noticed a hard lump in front of my left ear. steady ringing as well. i have no cold or sinus infection. its been about a week with no change. ?

Accepted Answer

Lump: Please see your doctor who will identify the lump and provide help.  It could simply be a cyst or something more serious.  Peace and good health.

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Started zpak 4days ago for sinus infection.have vertigo,ringing ears,worsening pain right side of head,forhead,cheek+neck.ct showed sinus cyst 2months prior.burning sensation in nose.warrant er visit?

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Rx doxycycline for sinus infection. stopped after side effects (pulsatile tinnitus). its been 3 weeks, pulsatile tinnitus not gone. permanent?

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