Question 1

how do you know when sinusitis is getting better? why is it worse in the morning?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms improving: One needs to know whether the problem was indeed from sinusitis. Since it is a common complication from nasal congestion, the nasal congestion may get worse in the morning simply because you have been lying down all night or from exposure to dust mite if you are allergic to it. Aside from using symptoms as the gauge, a CT sinus  or rhinoscopic exam may rarely be needed to assess progress.

Question 2

phenylephrine vs pseudoephrine for sinusitis? which is better?

Accepted Answer

Pseudo: Pseudoephedrine has been consistently proven in clinical studies to be superior when compared with phenylephrine.

Question 3

sick for a week. given cipro due to sinusitis history. not better and tested both positive then neg for strep today. would cipro cover if +test right?

Accepted Answer

Yes: But, because of serious adverse effects, Drs are advised to use ciprofloxins only when nothing else is possible. There are several antibiotics preferable for strep.

Question 4

which is better for sinusitis? flixotide or nasonex (mometasone)?

Accepted Answer

Steroid spray: Flixotide is fluticasone nasal spray commonly known as Flonase in the us. It and Nasonex (mometasone) are comparable in efficacy and safety and work about the same in the treatment of nasal congestion associated with sinus disease.

Question 5

my doctor prescribed moxifloxacin 400mg taken once daily for 10 days because the levaquin 750mg which i took for 10 days didn't work for my bacterial sinusitis. i'm feeling better with moxifloxacin. how come levaquin didn't work?

Accepted Answer

: Two main possibilities. First, some of the bacteria responsible for your sinusitis were more susceptible to moxi than levo. Second, and maybe most likely, is that your sinusitis was about to start improving anyway, in which case the drug switch made little difference. It's impossible to know which. Either way, gald to hear you're feeling better!

Question 6

what is sinusitis?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation: Sinusitis is an inflammation of the sinuses (in your head and face).  It can be caused by infection or allergies, but usually a virus.  Antibiotics don't have benefit for most people with sinusitis (they usually resolve on their own in 10-14 days). Things like neti pots, Ibuprofen and decongestants help with the symptoms.  Antibiotics used improperly just cause yeast infections and resistant bugs.

Question 7

who treats sinusitis?

Accepted Answer

Many: Your primary care doctor can treat sinusitis as well as an allergist. An ENT surgeon can treat you as well and at times may recommend surgery if you meet indications... More than 4 infections per year or evidence of chronic sinusitis.

Question 8

how to cure sinusitis?

Accepted Answer

Sinusitis Rx: Sinusitis is generally treated with oral antibiotics and decongestants.  Since sinusitis is often triggered by uncontrolled allergies, antihistamines may also help.  When using antihistamines during sinus or ear infections, adding guaifenesin +lots of water can help keep secretions thin to facilitate drainage.

Question 9

how common is sinusitis?

Accepted Answer

Common: Sinusitis... Bacterial infection of the sinuses affects about 34 million people a year. Conservative medical treatment handles the vast majority of cases. At times surgical procedures like endoscopic sinus surgery or newer balloon technologies are used to open diseased sinuses.

Question 10

can sinusitis be operated?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes the treatment of chronic sinusitis which lasts for more than 12 weeks and is not responding to medical management is often surgery.  The surgical options can be learned about at http://www.Socalsinus.Com.

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