Question 1

vaporizer or humidifier for a sinus infection?

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Sinus infections: A humidifier can help but i actually recommend that people use a sinus irrigation kit. A popular variety is the neti pot by neilmed.

Question 2

stuffy clear or bloody nasal congestion with occasional yellow/green snot for months. not very runny. tried humidifier and nasal rinse with little relief. diagnosed with mild sinus disease by ct scan. take prilosec for gerd. sinus infection?

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: Chronic sinusitis is one possible cause of your symptoms. A course of antibiotics, COVID 19 testing and nasal saline irrigation are recommended after discussion with your PCP. Allergic rhinitis is usually associated with clear drainage, but inflammation of the nasal passages may lead to a bacterial infection.  Consider allergy testing and watch for signs of fever, productive cough.

Question 3

i have chronic sinusitis . i just started allergy shots. can my sinus infections be from keeping my bedroom cold with my central air and window ac at 66 degrees? problem is if i put it in 70s i cant sleep. maybe humidifier in cold room help?

Accepted Answer

: Temp of room  dioes not cause sinusitis. Dogs I’d cats at home?

Question 4

can someone get infected by a brain eating amoeba by inhaling from a humidifier? i've been using one for my and my daughter's sinus infection.

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No: Unless your humidifier water comes untreated from a pond, lake, river, or hot spring.  Even then, pretty rare.  There have only been 30 cases in the USA since 2001.And of course the humidifier would have to be directed directly up your nose!

Question 5

is there any way to diagnose sinus infection in s 6 years old girl?

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Doctor assessment: Careful history and physical examination, and possibly imaging studies as limited CT study can diagnose sinus disease in your child, goodluck T

Question 6

ive had a sinus infection for a little over two months now, and have gone through two weeks of amoxicillin,
its still not gone and im worried my sense of smell is going to be gone forever should i be worried ? i havent had it for the whole time?

Accepted Answer

Stop worrying!: Stop worrying and make a change. First of all the two conditions, sinusitis and anosmia may not be linked. Take hot showers, have a humidifier in your bedroom, flush the sinuses with saline (salt and water - weak) and sleep with the infected side uppermost with head on the side on pillows. That should make a difference. Change the antibiotic.  SEE DOCTOR

Question 7

how dangerous is a sinus infection?

Accepted Answer

Usually not very. : An infection of the frontal or sphenoid sinuses can be dangerous because they are so close to the brain.

Question 8

can this mean i have a sinus infection?

Accepted Answer

Can what mean you: Have a sinus infection. Symptoms from sinusitis may include: headache and tenderness / pain near forehead, eyes, cheeks or nose. There may be yellow/ green discharge nasal discharge.  Fever, fatigue, earache ; nasal congestion are common.

Question 9

how can sinus infection affect a person?

Accepted Answer

Affects performance.: Chronic sinus infections decrease a person's ability to perform.

Question 10

is dairy products bad for sinus infection?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: Dairy products have not been shown to improve or worsen the course of a sinus infection.

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I have chronic sinusitis . i just started allergy shots. can my sinus infections be from keeping my bedroom cold with my central air and window ac at 66 degrees? problem is if i put it in 70s i cant sleep. maybe humidifier in cold room help?

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Can someone get infected by a brain eating amoeba by inhaling from a humidifier? i've been using one for my and my daughter's sinus infection.

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Is there any way to diagnose sinus infection in s 6 years old girl?

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Ive had a sinus infection for a little over two months now, and have gone through two weeks of amoxicillin, its still not gone and im worried my sense of smell is going to be gone forever should i be worried ? i havent had it for the whole time?

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