A member asked:

Is a sinus puncture dangerous or harmful? should it be done in many sessions? can i stop treatment once started? sinus feels tender after two sessions

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Michael P Vaughn answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Sinus puncture: This would be unusual treatment for anything, a second opinion is suggested.

Dr Saghafi agreed

Answered 12/26/2014

4.6k views

Thank

Dr. John Chiu answered

Not recommended....: Sinus puncture is usually used for research and not as a treatment. You definitely should stop the treatment and get a second opinion.

Dr Khan and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/15/2014

4.6k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

Is a sinus puncture dangerous or harmful? should it be done in many sessions? can i stop treatment once started? sinus feels tender after two sessions

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Michael P Vaughn answered

Dr Saghafi agreed

Dr. John Chiu answered

Dr Khan and another doctor agreed

Related Questions

A member asked:

After having two colds a green mucus in the nose has lingered for the past month. Could it be a sinus infection? Does it require treatment?

A member asked:

My daughter had mri done and it showed Severe right sphenoid sinus disease with suggestion of layering purulent material What does it mean. Is it serious ? What is the treatment for it ?

A member asked:

I am on day two of treatment for an acute sinus infection; is there anything I can do to try to release the liquid causing the blocked ear feeling?

A member asked:

Hi doctors! I had an MRI of the brain/skull base (which Thank God did not find anything serious)! The radiologist did, however report "new complete opacification of the left frontal sinus"-what is done for this? What are the symptoms and treatment?

A member asked:

Had a cold for 3 weeks, did virtual visit and doctor has prescribed doxycycline 100mg for 7 days. Was on amox-clav two weeks ago for ear infection before sinus issues really got bad. Is doxycycline the best treatment? Read that it is not?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

Treatment for step has been done for almost two weeks. Ive still had persistent sore throat since. Tested negative for strep A againear pain, consistent sore throat for 11 days and swollen neck nodes. What could be cause?

Can I take augmentin, gabapentin and clonezapam together? Im using the first for a sinus infection and other two as treatment for Restless leg.

I am taking amoxicillin for a sinus infection (1 day into treatment) and after taking it I get quite bad indigestion. Should I stop taking it?

What is the treatment for brain fog in relation to sinus issues? I have had it on and off now for two years.

Zpack for sinus infection, can I take two to speed up treatment?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?