Sinus infection without mucus

Question 1

Is it possible to get a sinus infection without colored mucus? i have facial pain along with post nasal drip. i had an mri last month and it was clean

Answer

? congestion: Of your nasal cavity and your sinuses can give you the same symptoms, chronic congestion can lead to chronic inflammation and later infection, not sur... Read More

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Question 2

I don't have a sinus infection, but i have smelly, green mucus. what could it be?

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And your proof: That it is not an infection? Allergy, autoimmunity may cause inflammation, but green slime sounds like infection, either bacteria or fungi. Get a cul... Read More

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Need to see MD: Smelly green mucous may represent chronic sinus problems and you need to a physician to diagnose the condition and then treat it with appropriate medi... Read More

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Question 3

Can a bad sinus infection cause me to feel full and not want to eat? and when i eat i feel sick... is my mucus causing this? how can i break it down?

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Stomach problem: it is unlikely that your stomach problem is due to sinus infection. You may have problem with acid reflux (gastritis) please see your physician. You m... Read More

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Post nasal drainage: Copious post nasal purulence (pus) may cause throat irritation as well as nausea. Guifenesin will thin the secretions and help expectorate pus and mu... Read More

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Question 4

Sinus infection mucus color? is it clear?

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Usually not.: The secretions are green or yellow in hue.

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Question 5

What do you do for a sinus infection with mucus?

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Need Antibiotics: Sinuses are air filled spaces that surround the nasal cavity, if infection gets in theses cavities than you have sinus infection.If you have sinus inf... Read More

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Question 6

Is it possible that it is a sinus infection even if my mucus is not discolored all of the time?

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Yes: Normally a sinus infection has discolored drainage but clear drainage is also possible. An infection depends on the symptoms over time. Viral and ba... Read More

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Question 7

I am on cefixime 400mg/day for 10 days for sinus infection. it is day 4 and my mucus is still green. when will i start feeling better?

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Sinusitis symptoms and discharge often are caused more by viral infection or by allergy or nonspecific irritation. Bacterial infection often is a mino... Read More

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Question 8

I have a sinus infection. i've been on cefzik for a day and a half. 500 mg x2 a day. when will i start to feel better? my mucus is bright yellow

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Sinusitis: This condition seldom requires antibiotic therapy. Try using a saline irrigation with a Neti-pot (see your pharmacist), along with a decongestant like... Read More

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Question 9

Hi, for the last few days i've had a terrible sinus infection. for the last few hours i've been blowing out thick, green rubbery mucus that's making it difficult to breath. once i blow it out, i'm fine again.

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No need to suffer: No need to suffer with this sinus infection. You need to treat two things: the opening of the sinus drainage and nasal saline, fluticasone can help, n... Read More

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Question 10

Can a sinus infection cause blood in mucus?

Answer

Absolutely.: This is not an uncommon finding. If your symptoms persist you should be evaluated as you may need antibiotic treatment as well as decongestants and an... Read More

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Sinus infection without mucus

Is it possible to get a sinus infection without colored mucus? i have facial pain along with post nasal drip. i had an mri last month and it was clean

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I don't have a sinus infection, but i have smelly, green mucus. what could it be?

Can a bad sinus infection cause me to feel full and not want to eat? and when i eat i feel sick... is my mucus causing this? how can i break it down?

Sinus infection mucus color? is it clear?

What do you do for a sinus infection with mucus?

Is it possible that it is a sinus infection even if my mucus is not discolored all of the time?

I am on cefixime 400mg/day for 10 days for sinus infection. it is day 4 and my mucus is still green. when will i start feeling better?

I have a sinus infection. i've been on cefzik for a day and a half. 500 mg x2 a day. when will i start to feel better? my mucus is bright yellow

Hi, for the last few days i've had a terrible sinus infection. for the last few hours i've been blowing out thick, green rubbery mucus that's making it difficult to breath. once i blow it out, i'm fine again.

Can a sinus infection cause blood in mucus?

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