Question 1

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 infection you need to see your doctor to make sure you have sinus infection and if so, you will need to be treated with proper course of antibiotics.So consult your doctor.

Question 2

what meds can i take for a sinus infection?

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Nasal saline spray: Many sinus infections are viral. Over-the-counter medications can make you more comfortable, like anti-inflammatory meds (aspirin, ibuprofen, etc) and decongestants (puedoephedrine).  Steam and nasal irrigation can help.  If your symptoms worsen or persist for more than 7-10 days, you may need antibiotics for a bacterial infection.

Question 3

what are some home remedies for a sinus infection?

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Sinus treatment: Use nasal saline in any form--saline irrigation is the best, but a nettie pot can be helpful, too.  Sometimes it is all you need, especially if you catch your symptoms early.

Question 4

what shots are usually given for a sinus infection?

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Usually none: Most are treated with oral medication.

Question 5

can you take cephalexcin 500mg for a sinus infection?

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Nasal congestion: Get oxymetazoline spray for the congestion. Can use this every 4 hours for a few days to relieve congestion and possibly decrease swelling enough to get some air into sinuses. Nasal irrigations with saline to remove secretions and debris. Take tylenol or aspirin for the fever/chills. May need antibiotics, i.e augmenting, zithromax, avelox

Question 6

how long does it take for a sinus infection to go away?

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Three weeks: Three weeks. Takes three months for sinus to get back to "Normal" provided not chronic or recurrent in nature. Also depends on allergies, irritants, mucosal disease, etc

Question 7

can you tell me some home remedies for a sinus infection?

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Sinus rinse: Neti pot which is a sinus rinse is very helpful especially for those " deep seeded" infections such as that in the sphenoid sinus.  Always use distilled water in these products and never use tap water. If it is getting worse or not improving in a few days you should see your primary care physician who may refer you to an ENT specialist.

Question 8

how quickly does medicine for a sinus infection start working?

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See below: Most cases of sinusitis do not require antibiotics and they are only recommended for the most severe and persistant cases lasting over 7-10 days.  Sinusitis symptoms should start improving 2-3 days after starting an appropriate antibiotic.

Question 9

i have azithrimycin 250mg for a sinus infection, it doesn't say when i should take it (ex:every 12 hours) just says once a day.does it matter the time?

Accepted Answer

Pick one and stick!: The actual time of day that you take a daily med usually does not matter (unless you get an unpleasant side effect after taking that med).  Just try to take the medicine around the same time every day.  Make sure to finish all antibiotics even if you are feeling better.  Also follow instructions in regards to taking them with or without food.  Call your doctor  if you get a rash, or any other se's.

Question 10

can you take penicillin for a sinus infection?

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Sure: As long as you are not allergic to it and the bacteria ends up being sensitive to it.  best wishes.

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