Question 1

is spicy food good for sinus infections?

Accepted Answer

Can help: Spicy food, garlic, onions. Curry, hot peppers can thin your mucous and open your airways making it easier to breathe.  Capsaicin in hot papers is said to be anti microbial and may kill viruses.
However  it everyone agrees with this. Remember to drink lots of water.

Question 2

do you know any vitamins good for sinus infections?

Accepted Answer

No: Vitamins do not cure infection antibiotics an drainage do

Question 3

is spectrace (cefditoren pivoxil) good for sinus infections?

Accepted Answer

Probably: Spectracef (cefditoren pivoxil) is approved for use in  acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis, community acquired pneumonia, pharyngitis, tonsillitis,  uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections.

Question 4

can you tell me some vitamins good for sinus infections?

Accepted Answer

None in particular: If you're looking for natural, vitamins aren't the answer for sinus infections unfortunately.  Nasal saline irrigations (neilmed sinus rinse or neti pots) are all natural, over the counter, and have proven clinical efficacy in addressing allergic nasal disease and sinusitis.  I would definitely go with saline over vitamins.  Even probiotics would make more sense than vitamins.  Best of luck.

Question 5

what are some good home remedies for sinus infections?

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Sinusitis: You can irrigate the sinuses with a rinse via a netti-pot, you can use a decongestant like pseudoephedrine, there may be nasal steroid sprays, and antiinflammatories.  If, however, you develop facial pain and swelling, fever, headache, persistence of other symptoms please go see a doctor asap.  Sinus infections can have major complications.

Question 6

is clarithromycin good for recurrent sinus infections?

Accepted Answer

Recurrent Sinus Infe: Clarithromycin is acceptable. Unless you are allergic to penicillin, Amoxicillin is the drug choice. If you have taken antibiotics within the past six week, amoxicllin/clavulanate or Moxifloxacin are other choices. Go see your primary care provider, if your symptoms have lasted longer than seven days, as you'll need a  prescription for antibiotics.

Question 7

are there any good ways to prevent frequent sinus infections with bronchitis?

Accepted Answer

Keep the nose workin: Over the counter decongestants regularly, a vaporizor at bed time, salene nasal spray.
The nose is the guardian of your lungs.  As sure as you plug up your nose you may be looking at the bronchitis.

Question 8

i have nosebleeds after sinus infections or when my nose gets dry, what's a good remedy for that?

Accepted Answer

It would be worth: trying a cold water humidifier in your living space and bedroom.

Question 9

what causes sinus infections?

Accepted Answer

Sinus infections: Colds and flues, allergies, deviated nasal septums and even gerd can contribute to sinusitis. If you get frequent infections see your ENT to sort out the causes.
Effective treatments are possible...

Question 10

are sinus infections contaigous?

Accepted Answer

Sinus Infections: Sinus infections are not contagious.

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