A 19-year-old male asked:
i have symptoms of a sinus infection. just pressure on the left side of head & cheek. what should i take?i have amoxicillin pills should i take them?
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Dr. Albert Pizzo answered
60 years experience Family Medicine
Sinus infection: It may be an infection or perhaps an allergic situation. It is not advisable to self medicate with antibiotics. Try nasal spray, decongestants e.g. Sudafed, lots of fluid, chicken soup and vitamin c. If you do not get better call your doctor for advice.
Answered on Mar 22, 2020
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Dr. Martin Raff answered
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Sinusitis: Try using saline nasal spray through a Neti-pot from your friendly pharmacist, and ask for a decongestant at the same time. Hopefully this will help.
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Total diagnosis: Have you had a dental exam and xrays to eliminate an infected upper tooth?
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Aaron Milstone answered
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No: Albuterol is a bronchodilator used to open airways in the lungs. It has minimal effects on the sinuses or upper airways.
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