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A 21-year-old female asked:
can i take mucinex (guaifenesin) for sinusitis? if not is there any other over-the-counter medicine alternative to clindomycin?
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Dr. Nader Kalantaranswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 15 years experience
They're different.: Clindamycin is an antibiotic that is not commonly used for initial treatment of sinusitis. Mucinex (guaifenesin) is a medication that may help you because it loosens thick mucus. Also try a decongestant like pseudoephedrine (e.g., Sudafed) and saline sinus rinses for best results. It is not recommended to start antibiotics for sinusitis unless not improving after 7 days.
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A 22-year-old member asked:
Can a sinus infection cause motion sickness?
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Dr. Patrick Melderanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 27 years experience
Sometimes: The presence of any infection can affect your sense of balance and lead to dizziness/imbalance.
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A 29-year-old member asked:
How can you get rid of a sinus infection fast?
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Dr. Neil Giddingsanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 39 years experience
Take antibiotics: "true sinus infections". , not a viral cold, are caused by bacterial infection of the air containing sinuses around the nose and benefit from antibiotics. If it is a viral infection it is usually self limiting in 5-7 days, and does not require antibiotics.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Can clindamycin phosphate be used following glycolic acid toner?
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Dr. Tsu-Yi Chuanganswered
Dermatology 50 years experience
Yes.: But it may cause irritation.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Are their natural ways / home remedies to get over a sinus infection?
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Dr. John McMahananswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 48 years experience
Sinus Infections: You can try drinking lots of fluids, steam, salt water nasal sprays, various herbs and neti pots.
The success of these treatments is quite variable and dependent on how severe the infection is, how long you have had it, the severity of your allergies, septal deviations, nasal polyps, etc. Etc. See your ENT doc if the sinus issues persist... They can become serious or chronic if you delay too long.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
What causes sinus infections?
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Dr. John McMahananswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 48 years experience
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...
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