2006-11-17 09:31:51 · 5 answers · asked by dianemntgmry 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Chronic sinusitis develops for a reason - to free you of the infection underlying problems must be corrected. For example - do you have swelling in the nose, a polyp, or a cyst which blocks the sinus opening? Nasal swelling is common and it is also a cause of eustachion tube dysfunction. It is easily treated with a corticosteroid nasal spray. The choice of an antibiotic is easy as only a fluoroquinolone (due to their bone penetration) will do - such as ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, and moxifloxacin.
2006-11-17 09:39:52 · answer #1 · answered by john e russo md facm faafp 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i can sympathise with you. i have had chronic sinusitis for years.
i have tried every treatment, but to nothing reallly cures it for good.
i find the only medicine that works for me is sinutab, and steam inhalation. but recently, i used otravine nasal drops, which were very effective, and i am also going to try what they call the HOPI CANDLE treatment, which is meant to help sinuses.
2006-11-17 17:59:36 · answer #2 · answered by jay 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are really blocked up you may need a course of oral steroids (eg prednisone) to clear it up. After that an allergy medication and nasal steroid should keep you clear
2006-11-17 09:35:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Sudafed from the Chemist & ask his/her for advice
2006-11-17 09:36:51 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
doc can give you a nasal spray.
2006-11-17 09:40:59 · answer #5 · answered by sanny 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋