Question 1

what are good sinus congestion medicines for my 3 year old son?

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Depends on cause: If this is sudden acute congestion caused by something like a cold, then Diphenhydramine (ie benadryl) would be ok for a couple of days.  May make hm drowsy, though.  If long term congestion from allergies or environmental sensitivities, there are both over-the-counter meds like children's claritan or both oral and nasal spray prescrition meds - for those, talk to your child's doctor.

Question 2

my 1 year old had a cold and ear infection a couple weeks ago. i got the cold from her. i have had sinus congestion and cough for about 8 or 9 days and not improving. i now have a sore throat. 2 cases of strep throat at my office. i have yellow mucos?

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Question is ?????: You get the most from this site when you provide a clear question with any post. If yours is about strep risk it is minor. Risk in season varies between 1/4 in families with close contact to less than 1/32 in an office setting. If concerned have a strep test done.

Question 3

steroid injection didn't help my six year-old's sinus congestion. she can only breathe through her mouth and sleeps less than than 4 hours per night.

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Obstructive Sleep : Obstructive sleep apnea in children is a serious a life threatening life shortening condition as in adults. Often what is at play are chronically enlarged adenoids and tonsils. Please consider a full evaluation by a certified pediatric sleep specialist.

Question 4

if you have clear mucus after smoke inhalation, have sinus congestion but are functioning normally two days after the event should you go see a dr.

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Smoke inhalation: You should see your doctor to make sure the smoke didnt damage your lungs.

Question 5

how to get fix a retracted ear drum. sinus congestion one month, constant postnasal drip ear pressure got severe two weeks ago with loss of hearing?

Accepted Answer

Sinus Issue: Many of my patients have problems with their ear (retracted ear drum) due to their problems with their sinuses. I have been able to help alot of patients by treating their sinus issues appropriately. Also, some physicians are now dilating the eustachian tube (relatively new procedure - not fda approved) which can help in refractory cases.

Question 6

for the past two days i've woken up with a sore throat and an achy body. no sinus congestion or fever. yesterday i drank lots and took some alieve.

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Dr. can check throat: New throat pain can be from a strep throat infection (antibiotics are needed), a cold or influenza (antibiotics usually not used), or from some other cause such as allergies or irritants. Usually, a person sees the doctor if the sore throat is bothersome, recurrent, or doesn't go away quickly (mainly to check for strep throat). A couple days of throat lozenges and tylenol (acetaminophen) can decrease throat pain.

Question 7

i've had sinus congestion and pain for about two week with a soar throat and ear pain off and on. now i have a massive headache. do i need to see dr?

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Yes: The headache may be from sinus infection.

Question 8

my 17 month old keeps getting a cold, sinus congestion and ear-aches. he gets sick once every 1-2 months, cystic fibrosis? screening was clear. latino

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Allergy: Many infants at this age have the same symptoms and this may be allergy related. Have you tried an over the counter anti-histamine decongestant ? If this does not help you should see your Dr

Question 9

hello.  im a healthcare worker. istarted with sinus congestion then a fever.  two day later a cough sore throat. now productive with a rash.

Accepted Answer

Sinusitis: Greetings. What you are describing HC sounds like Sinusitis. The rash may be a dermatological manifestation. Otherwise, your descriptions are textbook. See your doctor for confirmation and treatment. Saline nasal wash via NeilMed and then Nasacort (triamcinolone) 2 Sprays each nostril every night can also help. I also recommend Motrin with food. 3-4 tabs 3x/day should help reduce inflammation and pain. Good Luck

Question 10

i have had a sinus congestion problem for almost 2 weeks.  been using mucinex (guaifenesin) dm. no runny nose. now extreme dry mouth the last two days. infection?

Accepted Answer

Mouth-breathing.: Since Mucinex (guaifenesin) dm does nothing on the nasal congestion, your dry mouth is likely from mouth-breathing.    Try a nasal decongestant and see if this may help (mucinex (guaifenesin) d?) . If not, see your doctor to make sure that you don't have a sinus infection.

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My 1 year old had a cold and ear infection a couple weeks ago. i got the cold from her. i have had sinus congestion and cough for about 8 or 9 days and not improving. i now have a sore throat. 2 cases of strep throat at my office. i have yellow mucos?

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Steroid injection didn't help my six year-old's sinus congestion. she can only breathe through her mouth and sleeps less than than 4 hours per night.

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If you have clear mucus after smoke inhalation, have sinus congestion but are functioning normally two days after the event should you go see a dr.

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How to get fix a retracted ear drum. sinus congestion one month, constant postnasal drip ear pressure got severe two weeks ago with loss of hearing?

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For the past two days i've woken up with a sore throat and an achy body. no sinus congestion or fever. yesterday i drank lots and took some alieve.

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I've had sinus congestion and pain for about two week with a soar throat and ear pain off and on. now i have a massive headache. do i need to see dr?

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My 17 month old keeps getting a cold, sinus congestion and ear-aches. he gets sick once every 1-2 months, cystic fibrosis? screening was clear. latino

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Hello. im a healthcare worker. istarted with sinus congestion then a fever. two day later a cough sore throat. now productive with a rash.

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I have had a sinus congestion problem for almost 2 weeks. been using mucinex (guaifenesin) dm. no runny nose. now extreme dry mouth the last two days. infection?

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