Question 1

had meningitis from bad sinus infection. cured, but does it mean i'll always immediately get it again if i get another sinus infection?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: No, not necessarily. However, when you have the first signs of a sinus infection, you should see your doctor to get on the right treatments.

Question 2

how should i cure a sinus infection?

Accepted Answer

Viral or bacterial: Most sinus infections are viral and will resolve with or without treatment.  Fluids, analgesics and tincture of time.  Serious bacterial sinus infections need to be evaluated by a physician and may need scans/cultures to appropriately treat.  See your doctor is you have significant sinus pain, fever, visual changes, dental pain, ear pain, or other concerns.

Question 3

can apple cider help cure sinus infection?

Accepted Answer

No: Apple cider is just a beverage. In some countries, it is an alcoholic beverage. There may be advertised claims of wonderful effects from apple cider, but it really is just a beverage.

Question 4

is there a natural cure for a child with a sinus infection?

Accepted Answer

No: Proper antibiotic treatment is needed to cure sinusitis in children.

Question 5

had meningitis last year caused by sinuses, treated/cured. i believe now have sinus infection but couldn't get appt for 5 days away. too long to wait?

Accepted Answer

Urgent care: Go to urgent care immediately or ER now. Obtain expert ENT evaluation of your sinuses ASAP. If you lost full history I am amendable to starting you on antibiotics immediately if you have pressure and signs of infection and live in New York. Good luck.

Question 6

will amoxacillin cure my sinus infection?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Really depends on the bacteria involved, but this antibiotic has broad enough coverage that should take care of the infection.

Question 7

how to get a sinus infection cured?

Accepted Answer

Time: Most sinus infections will eventually get better on their own. Meanwhile for relief of symptoms, use a salin nasal spray and/or a neti pot.

Question 8

can there be a natural remedy to cure a sinus infection?

Accepted Answer

Tough  question: Infection  can  be  treated  but  can  come  back,  so  go  to  the  root  why  having  infection  nasal  rinse  imp.

Question 9

would a 10 day course of amoxicillin for sinus infection cure syphilis or some other std's too if i had them?

Accepted Answer

STD: No, antibiotics are specific to the type of bacteria suspected as the infective organism and it certainly would not treat viral infection such as Herpes. You need to see your doctor and not just take some antibiotic left over in your or someone else's medicine cabinet.

Question 10

what can i do to fight a sinus infection ?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Sometimes "sinus infection" is actually just the common cold, which is managed symptomatically with decongestants and analgesics.  A true sinus infection is diagnosed by having sinus tenderness/pain and purulent nasal discharge of ten days duration.  This is often treated with antibiotics in addition to symptomatic care.

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