Question 1

why do i always feel rundown when i've got reoccurring sinus infections?

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Not uncommon: Sinus infections are known to affect quality of life beyond the nose and face: poor sleep, chronic fatigue, and other systemic symptoms. See an ENT if you have recurrent infections to get to the bottom of why that is the case.

Question 2

what could cause  frequent sinus infections?

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Multiple things: Frequent colds (uri), nasal allergies, hay fever, smoking, nasal polyps, septal deviation, turbinate enlargement, and foreign material in the nose (common in kids) can lead to sinus infections.

Question 3

what is the most effective remedy for sinus infections?

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Remedy: Hello. I wish your question was easy to answer. Unfortunately each patient is different and needs a expert to guide therapy. It may be specific antibiotics, allergy treatment, steroids, or even surgery. See your ENT doctor for an evaluation.

Question 4

is clarithromycin good for recurrent sinus infections?

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Recurrent Sinus Infe: Clarithromycin is acceptable. Unless you are allergic to penicillin, Amoxicillin is the drug choice. If you have taken antibiotics within the past six week, amoxicllin/clavulanate or Moxifloxacin are other choices. Go see your primary care provider, if your symptoms have lasted longer than seven days, as you'll need a  prescription for antibiotics.

Question 5

what is the best remedy or treatment for sinus infections?

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Right diagnosis: There are many misconceptions about sinus disease and overlap with headache. If you are having purulent nasal drainage, fever and obstruction, you can try a short course of afrin 2 sprays 2x a day for three days only. Take some Motrin for pain. Antibiotics can help for bacterial sinusitis and ideally should be guided by culture. If you have pain with chewing, TMJ may be an issue. Soft diet, motrin.

Question 6

i keep getting sinus infections after maxillary surgery, why?

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It depends: It really depends on what kind of maxillary surgery you had.  If the drainage opening from your sinus to your nose is blocked it can contribute to chronic infections.  You may need to have your sinus irrigated to clear this but really need to see your surgeon to make a diagnosis as to why you are having problems.  I would also advise that you stop smoking as this will aggravate your sinus

Question 7

can a sinus infections reacurrance happen if you don't get treatment !

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you have a sinus infection that is inadequately treated, it can flare up again. It can also occur even with adequate treatment. If you have a vulnerability and exposure to an infectious agent, the infection will recur.

Question 8

frequent sinus infections! need otc treatment?

Accepted Answer

Limit exposures: Several things contribute to chronic sinus problems. Most issues are not truly infections, but usually more congestion. Avoid smoking and smoke exposure, explore allergies, consider nasal saline irrigation, and avoiding dairy products for 2 weeks (most adults have some version of milk allergy).Sometimes, recurrent issues can be from lacking some immunologic factors(iga, etc) may help identify.

Question 9

will using cpap machine cause sinus infections?

Accepted Answer

See below: If the water reservoir is dirty or not cleaned properly it is possible.  Keep it clean by replacing the water every night in addition to cleaning it at least every week, otherwise bacteria and fungi can grow in it which may cause allergic rhinitis and sinusitis. So try to keep your CPAP machine in good shape and it will help!

Question 10

can allergies cause sinus infections and migraines?

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Stuffy nose: With chronic sinus congestion, pressure changes in sinuses causes severe headaches sometimes. Relieve allergic rhinitis, clean out sinuses, do those nasal irrigations, take your allergy medicines, and your headaches will subside. Go on a plane or dive with sinus congestion and you will be in trouble from the change in pressure.

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