Question 1

how can i treat a fungal sinus infection?

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Need a doctor: Your question is too complex for answer here, and the answer depends on many details that we don't have.  You should see your doctor, or an ENT surgeon, or an infectious disease specialist.

Question 2

chronic fungal sinus infection?  if so, then is my immune system bad?

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Fungi in the sinuses: Decreased immunity (reflected by deficiencies in immunoglobulins, particularly in iga) is only one cause of unusual infections in common places. Other causes include certain chronic diseases (particularly diabetes, but also rheumatologic conditions like wegener's granulomatosis), various cancers (particularly leukemia), and medications (particularly cortisone).

Question 3

3 days only on prednisone for asthma - 40mg, 20 mg then 10mg.feel sinus pain and fullness one side.could prednisone cause sinus infection? fungal?

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Not likely: Steroids put you at risk for infections but don't cause them.  I doubt just taking 3 doses of prednisone would put you at any significant risk.

Question 4

what's the best way to treat a sinus infection?

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Get an antibiotic: There are antibiotics made just for sinus infections.  Surprisingly, not all types of antibiotics work for all parts of the body in the same way.  See your doctor for the proper prescription.

Question 5

i think i have a sinus infection how can i treat it?

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Multifactorial: You can irrigate the sinuses with a netti-pot and saline/bicarb rinse, use a decongestant, such as pseudoephedrine, remain hydrated and take Acetaminophen or Aspirin for headache or other discomfort.  If, however, this persists, you develop facial pain, redness, swelling, severe persistent headache, fever, or other problems, see a doctor asap.

Question 6

i have a svere sinus infection. what is the best way to treat this?

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Sinus Infection: If it is a bacterial infection, you need antibiotics.  If it does not go away, you may need to see an ENT physician to see if the sinuses are draining.  You may even have allergies that set you up for infections.  First step is to start with your pcp and get on antibiotics.

Question 7

i have a sinus infection... thoughts on an inexpensive way to treat a sinus infection?

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Sinusitis: For acute viral sinusitis you should use Aleve for pain/fever liquigels work well. Use a saline nasal spray to clear your nasal passages. If you are feeling truly congested you can take an over the counter decongestant also but try the saline nasal spray first. Steroid nasal sprays are by prescription and can help also.  Neither decongestants nor nasal sprays should be taken for an extended period

Question 8

how to treat cold & sinus infection?

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Wait: The zinc in coldeze may shorten the duration of a cold by a day or so.  Symptomatic treatment will make you feel better.  Throat lozenges for sore throat, pseudephedrine for nasal congestion, Robitussin-DM for cough and tylenol (acetaminophen) for pain and discomfort when needed are what i recommend.  There is no curative medical treatment but wait 7 days and it will be gone.

Question 9

how to treat sinus infection at home?

Accepted Answer

Sinus infection: You can try otc oxymetazoline(adrian) for three days as directed. Realize though if you don't have a fever and drainage, the likely your pain is from a sinus infection is lower. Many people with afebrile " sinus" should be evaluated for migraine or tmj.

Question 10

tell me how to treat a sinus infection?

Accepted Answer

Get an antibiotic: There are antibiotics made just for sinus infections.  Surprisingly, not all types of antibiotics work for all parts of the body in the same way.  See your doctor for the proper prescription.

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