Question 1

are nose bleeds common with sinus infections?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Sinus infections are in the face and therefore in most cases do not cause nose bleeds.  However, sinus infections always start in the nose and certainly the inflammation in the nose can lead to epistaxis (nose bleeds).  But in general sinusitis and epistaxis are two separate entities and usually unrelated problems.  See an ENT doctor for further evaluation.

Question 2

i have nosebleeds after sinus infections or when my nose gets dry, what's a good remedy for that?

Accepted Answer

It would be worth: trying a cold water humidifier in your living space and bedroom.

Question 3

do sinus infections cause nose bleeds? i also have a bad taste in my mouth, ear popping, throat pain, and nasal congestion.

Accepted Answer

Can, but not common: but wiping the nose can cause irritation. Drainage and congestion from it are very common to cause taste changes, drainage, ear popping, throat irritation, etc.

Question 4

what to take for sinus infections?

Accepted Answer

Multiple options : Sinus infections occur when the nose is blocked. Antibiotics may be required. However, the runny or blocked nose is caused by chemical mediators like histamine or leukotrienes. So taking antihistamines like Benadryl (diphenhydramine) and loratidine (claritin) help block the chemical mediators your body produces and helps stop the symptoms. Nasal saline sprays, decongestants, steroid nose sprays can help as well.

Question 5

why is iv drip used for sinus infections?

Accepted Answer

Sinus infection: Not sure about what you are asking, but here is my attempt.  Iv (intravenous) drip is not really used for sinus infection. Normal saline which is the most common IV solution is used to wash out the sinuses as squirts by yourself or in sinus surgery to clean out!

Question 6

are sinus infections contagious?

Accepted Answer

Yes: All infections are contagious.  After about 24 hrs of antibiotic treatment the infection should not be contagious.

Question 7

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 8

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 9

can allergies cause sinus infections and migraines?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

do you know any vitamins good for sinus infections?

Accepted Answer

No: Vitamins do not cure infection antibiotics an drainage do

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