Question 1

i am on the zpak & mucinex (guaifenesin) for a bad sinus infection. dr. said she could also give me a steroid shot. i am allergic to penicillin is the shot safe?

Accepted Answer

Steroids are safe: Steroids are anti-inflammatory.  Most people are not allergic to them. The steroid shot will help the inflammation in your sinuses and nose and is a normal treatment for the problems that you have. Sometimes a long course of steroid is used by mouth.

Question 2

my doctor said that if moxifloxacin 400mg taken once a day for 10 days doesn't help my sinus infection. then he will prescribe cefdinir. i have a history of severe allergic reaction including anaphylaxis to penicillin. is it safe to take cefdinir?

Accepted Answer

: Ideally we would not use medications like cefdinir in someone with anaphylaxis to penicillin. Make sure your prescribing doctor is aware of your allergy history.

Question 3

sinus infection allergic to penicillin and breast feeding. what is safe to take?

Accepted Answer

Sinusitis: If you are diagnosed with sinusitis, your doctor can prescribe several medicines that are able to be taken by someone allergic to penicillin and breastfeeding. If you just have sinus symptoms and want to take something from the store, you should be able to take an antihistamine for runny nose, breathe hot steam vapor for congestion and drink pleanty of fluids.

Question 4

can you take penicillin for a sinus infection?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

will calvapen penicillin help with sinus infection?

Accepted Answer

: It may, providing the infection is bacterial and bacteria involved is sensitive to penicillin. Not a first line antibiotic for sinus infections otherwise.

Question 6

sinus infection from tooth infection doesn't go away with penicillin is tooth treatment needed before sinus and throat are healed?

Accepted Answer

Treat the tooth: Always treat the source of the pain (tooth in your case) and not the site of the pain (sinus in your case). Good luck.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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 8

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

Accepted Answer

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 9

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

Accepted Answer

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 10

how can i treat a fungal sinus infection?

Accepted Answer

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.

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I am on the zpak & mucinex (guaifenesin) for a bad sinus infection. dr. said she could also give me a steroid shot. i am allergic to penicillin is the shot safe?

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My doctor said that if moxifloxacin 400mg taken once a day for 10 days doesn't help my sinus infection. then he will prescribe cefdinir. i have a history of severe allergic reaction including anaphylaxis to penicillin. is it safe to take cefdinir?

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Sinus infection allergic to penicillin and breast feeding. what is safe to take?

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Can you take penicillin for a sinus infection?

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Will calvapen penicillin help with sinus infection?

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Sinus infection from tooth infection doesn't go away with penicillin is tooth treatment needed before sinus and throat are healed?

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

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

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

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