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Acute Sinusitis

The common cold commonly causes acute sinusitis. A stuffy or blocked nose, which can obstruct the sinuses and prevent mucus from draining, is one possible sign. Common cold, a viral infection, results in acute sinusitis.

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What do sinusitis, mucus, and post-nasal dripping indicate?

Query: Hello doctor, I suffer from sinusitis, mucus, and post-nasal dripping, which gives me a raw feeling in the throat. This time the flare-up seems worse, and there is numbness in the ears at times. I would like to know if it is a bacterial infection or an allergy. I do not want to take anti-allergy med...  Read Full »


Dr. Fazil

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to your symptoms, it seems to be an acute flare-up of sinusitis. You need to take antibiotics like Amoxyclav (Amoxicillin 500 mg and Clavulanic acid 125 mg) if you do not have any other condition for which you are taking medication. Also, I would suggest you ...  Read Full »

I have chest congestion and sinus issues. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am 57 years old. I have chest congestion for the past ten days along with severe sinus issues in my cheeks, eyes, and jaw. When coughing or blowing my nose, the mucus was green and now it is yellow. I have been taking over-the-counter medications, but nothing helped. Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Abdul Rasheed

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. The symptoms you have been experiencing for the last ten days indicate that you have acute sinusitis. Sinusitis lasting more than ten days requires antibiotic treatment, especially when you have greenish-yellow di...  Read Full »

I am suffering from sinusitis. Kindly suggest me solution.

Query: Hi doctor,I recently found out that I have chronic sinusitis. However recently my veins around my entire head have been pulsating severely, to the point where there is a feeling of temporary numbness.  Read Full »


Dr. Hitesh Kumar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I would like to know some details about your problem : For what symptom did you consult a doctor and then diagnosed to have chronic sinusitis? Was that for headaches? If yes then since when you started to have headach...  Read Full »

I have sinusitis in both ears and have been suffering for days, so falling asleep is tough. Please assist.

Query: Hello doctor,I believe I have sinusitis in both of my ears. I have been struggling for days, so sleeping is difficult. Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I have gone through your symptoms and history. How long have you been having these symptoms? Any fever? Are these symptoms recurrent? You will need antibiotics. Please answer the questions above so I can guide you bet...  Read Full »

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