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I have been diagnosed with covid 19 and also have a very bad sinus infection. is there anything that i can use for the sinus other then the normal antihestamien?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

COVID 19 plus: Do you have a history of bacterial sinus infections? Did the sinus infection predate the COVID 19 infection? Recommend medical assessment because sometimes people have co-occurring infections (such as a virus and a bacterial infection).,

Answered 1/17/2021

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COVID sinus infectio: I have seen many patients with COVID 19 present as a sinus infection. Most sinus infections do not need antibiotics since we associate them with viruses(like COVID-19) and allergies. Although there are sinus infections that are needing antibiotics. We get concerned when the sinuses infections last over 10 days, are associated with a fever, facial swelling, or frequent sinus infections

Answered 1/14/2021

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Agree with Dr. F: Steam or vapor inhalation may help in clearing the sinuses. Take paracetamol for pain or fever, no more than 4 g/day, no alcohol. Wish you good health!

Answered 1/17/2021

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