Question 1

is there any other way of a getting trichomoniasis other than sex; example weak immune system from sinus infections, staph infections?

Accepted Answer

See answer: Trichomoniasis, a parasite, is almost always passed on sexually. Trichomoniasis can also survive on infected objects like sheets, towels, underwear, and sex toys and can be transmitted by sharing them, though this mode of transmission is quite unusual. A weakened immune system may increase your susceptibility to this or any other STD. Although symptoms vary, most men and women are asymptomatic.

Question 2

had a nasty cold for ~ a week. congestion worked itself to 1 ear. lots of pressure and muffled hearing. prone to sinus infections. ear infection? doc?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps: Would need an examination to know the extent of involvement, but ear infections and sinus infections can both be initiated by congestion occluding the sites from which drainage of these anatomic structures occurs.  Fluid in a cavity from which drainage cannot occur creates a prime mechanism for infection.

Question 3

i believe i have a sinus infection.

sinus infection?

Accepted Answer

Sinusitis: Acute bacterial sinusitis consists of onset of high fever, purulent nasal discharge for 3 or 4 days.

Question 4

might it be that a a gallbladder infection cause sinus infections?

Accepted Answer

No: Known associations or causal relationship exists here.

Question 5

is it normal to have less ear infections and sinus infections now that i use advair for asthma?

Accepted Answer

Advair: Yes. Advair cuts down on mucus production which can cause ear infections

Question 6

18/month son keeps getting cold, sinus infection,ear infection. wife had negative prenatal screening and son had negative newborn screening. cf?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Unlikely with those two tests negative. If he is in daycare, that is most likely the answer. He'll catch something every 4 - 6 weeks. If not, allergies, GERD &amp; immune system issues could be the cause.

Question 7

i have a hard lump under the skin next to my nose like where my maxillary sinus is what could this be? does it sounds serious? it comes and goes i have seasonal allergies as well. and sometime i get tooth infections and sinus infections

Accepted Answer

So many symptoms: Some of which may be related, some may be from distinctly separate problems. I'm concerned that you have recurrent infections but you did not report treatment. Infected teeth do not self heal and require root canal or extraction, see a Dentist. Infected sinuses require medication, see an ENT. Allergies should be evaluated by allergist. Lump may be cyst, draining tooth infection, neoplasm, etc.

Question 8

what can be done about a sinus infection this infection of the sinus has spreed and cause's lack of sleep due to the fact of not being able to breath out of the nose and only threw the mouth.and the head aches weakness to light

Accepted Answer

Sinus : Sinus infections can be very difficult to treat. They often require two or more weeks of antibiotics. Therefore if you have not been evaluated by a doctor and given treatment, then a visit is definitely in order. In the meantime for the nasal congestion over the counter 12 hour sudafed works wonders. In addition a netty pot can be used to rinse the sinuses (sold in most pharmacies/drug stores). Also afrin nose spray can be used short term. For the headaches, tylenol, (acetaminophen) advil or Excedrin can be used.
Best of luck.

Question 9

sinus pain in left side of face 2 weeks after a sinus infection. over the infection what's the cause? this is also the 2nd infection in 2 months

Accepted Answer

Recurrent sinusitis : If pain continues to be there after two weeks you may need an antibiotic course. Take Ibuprofen if no allergies or pregnant, increase fluid intake and  see a physician.

Question 10

how many rounds of antibiotics is too much? i had about 5 to 6 rounds of different antibiotics in a span of a year due to chronic sinus infections, ear infections and periodontal infections. worried of resistance; even tho they were different meds?

Accepted Answer

: People do not develop a process where antibiotics won't work. They are not prone to antibiotic resistance. Germs, however can mutate and become resistant to one or several individual antibiotics. Your skin surface and digestive tract are both re-populated with many common bacteria &amp; yeast from your surroundings. A balanced nutrition and  probiotics can help your internal system stabilize.

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Is there any other way of a getting trichomoniasis other than sex; example weak immune system from sinus infections, staph infections?

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Had a nasty cold for ~ a week. congestion worked itself to 1 ear. lots of pressure and muffled hearing. prone to sinus infections. ear infection? doc?

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I believe i have a sinus infection. sinus infection?

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Might it be that a a gallbladder infection cause sinus infections?

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Is it normal to have less ear infections and sinus infections now that i use advair for asthma?

A member asked:

18/month son keeps getting cold, sinus infection,ear infection. wife had negative prenatal screening and son had negative newborn screening. cf?

A member asked:

I have a hard lump under the skin next to my nose like where my maxillary sinus is what could this be? does it sounds serious? it comes and goes i have seasonal allergies as well. and sometime i get tooth infections and sinus infections

A member asked:

What can be done about a sinus infection this infection of the sinus has spreed and cause's lack of sleep due to the fact of not being able to breath out of the nose and only threw the mouth.and the head aches weakness to light

A member asked:

Sinus pain in left side of face 2 weeks after a sinus infection. over the infection what's the cause? this is also the 2nd infection in 2 months

A member asked:

How many rounds of antibiotics is too much? i had about 5 to 6 rounds of different antibiotics in a span of a year due to chronic sinus infections, ear infections and periodontal infections. worried of resistance; even tho they were different meds?

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