Question 1

how can i treat a fungal sinus infection?

Accepted Answer

Need a doctor: Your question is too complex for answer here, and the answer depends on many details that we don't have.  You should see your doctor, or an ENT surgeon, or an infectious disease specialist.

Question 2

chronic fungal sinus infection?  if so, then is my immune system bad?

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Fungi in the sinuses: Decreased immunity (reflected by deficiencies in immunoglobulins, particularly in iga) is only one cause of unusual infections in common places. Other causes include certain chronic diseases (particularly diabetes, but also rheumatologic conditions like wegener's granulomatosis), various cancers (particularly leukemia), and medications (particularly cortisone).

Question 3

3 days only on prednisone for asthma - 40mg, 20 mg then 10mg.feel sinus pain and fullness one side.could prednisone cause sinus infection? fungal?

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Not likely: Steroids put you at risk for infections but don't cause them.  I doubt just taking 3 doses of prednisone would put you at any significant risk.

Question 4

lack of smell and taste linked to fungal infection in sinus?

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Those symptoms...: Are not specific for fungal sinusitis. They could occur with a viral or bacterial sinus infection.

Question 5

in my ct, radiologist told fungal infection in left maxillay sinus.i consulted ent, but he was not very sure and gave steroid spray. what can i do?

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See someone else: I would see another otolaryngologist because fungal sinusitis can be a difficult problem to deal with. It usually is addressed surgically, so you should see another doctor.

Question 6

touched a fungal infection, did i contract it?

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Possibly: Some fungal infections (tinea, trichosporon...) can be spread by contact or through fomites (objects that may become colonized with the organisms like towels).  Handwashing works.  Avoid sharing towels and clothing (especially athletic types), wipe down workout equipment with antimicrobial towels.  Depends on the agent, duration of contact, and your immune systems function...And good or bad luck.

Question 7

why would someone be prone to fungal infections?

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Fungal infections: Depends upon whether you are referring to skin (superficial dermatomycoses), or to systemic fungal infections.  The latter are often managed by our fixed tissue immune mechanisms, and may suggest immune deficiency which needs aggressive evaluation. Go see an infectious disease expert and be examined and treated. Good luck.

Question 8

does the heat effect a fungal infection?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Fungus and yeast tends to thrive in warm moist environments and occur most frequently in the underarms, under breasts, between toes, groin region. Also like sweaty and hairy areas.

Question 9

can a fungal infection lead to vitilligo?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Vitilligo is a fungus infection.

Question 10

how can i treat my skin fungal infection?

Accepted Answer

Fungal infections: are usually treated with oral or topical antifungals.

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In my ct, radiologist told fungal infection in left maxillay sinus.i consulted ent, but he was not very sure and gave steroid spray. what can i do?

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