A member asked:

My sinuses have felt blocked for the past 4 months or so after a previous sinus infection (feels like a cold). visit doctor or deal w/it myself?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Duane Gels answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

I'd get checked: You sure the infection's gone? Is the underlying reason for the infection still there? Examples: allergy, structural issue (polyp, deviated septum), rhinitis? Get examined. Likely could use a CT of sinuses, which includes the nose. An allergist treats allergy & asthma. Rhinoscopy also helpful.

Dr Saghafi agreed

Answered 2/28/2017

3.3k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

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:

My sinuses have felt blocked for the past 4 months or so after a previous sinus infection (feels like a cold). visit doctor or deal w/it myself?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Duane Gels answered

Dr Saghafi agreed

Related Questions

A member asked:

Is slight shortness of breath, post nasal drip, ear clogged, and ear ringing a common side effect of Wellbutrin? If so, will they go away with time? I don't have a cold or sinus infection per my doctor. Started when I started this medication?

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?

A member asked:

How do sinuses effect eyes? I have sinus infection and my eyes hard to focus far off and feel like they wanna go crossed eyed!

A member asked:

I have a stubborn cough that seems to be drainage from possible sinus infection - would like to know what exactly it is. This cough is stubborn mucus that seems to originate from sinuses & drains me of energy. Have had this for a couple of weeks. For the

A member asked:

My doctor gave me celeston soluspan 6mg/ml to the hip for sinus infection. Both my arms and knees feel like pins and needles is that normal?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

How can I tell if i just have a cold or sinus infection and need to go to doctor ?

Hi--I'm having difficulty with my sinuses. I had a bad cold about 10 days ago and, per usual, it's settled into my sinuses. possible sinus infection?

Should i be worried about ear infection? I already went to the doctor and got the medication to take care of my ear infection. But I have a bad cold as well and sinus congestion. I had to blow my nose and felt as though something was coming out of my ear

Got cold. Sinuses were stuffed, cleared them up. Just ear is stuffed. Taking Afrin (oxymetazoline). Had slight fever but gone now. Ear infection? Or sinus congestion?

I have a cold. Sore throat, congestion, inflamed tonsils. I am prone to sinus and tonsil infections. Should i go to a doctor or try to fight it off?

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?