Q. I have a headache, nose and ear block. Are my sinuses infected?

Hi,

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• You are having upper respiratory tract infection, that might be in the form of sinusitis, bronchitis, or rhinitis. I suggest you get the following tests done:

1. Auscultation.
2. CBC (complete blood count).
3. Nose and ear examination by rhinoscopy and otoscopy.

• You will be given a decongestant drug like Phenylephrine. If needed and if CBC shows high count with neutrophilia, then an antibiotic course will be given. Vitamin C lozenges are useful.

• If in auscultation, rales or rhonchi are heard, then chest x-ray needs to be done. If needed, further work up, like sputum examination can be done. So, yes, consult an ENT specialist or a physician nearby for examination with keeping my answer in mind.

Take care. Hope your concern is solved.

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Same symptoms doesn’t mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Parth R Goswami

Experience: 6 + Yrs

Pathology

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