i'm sure i have a sinus infection. i have all the symptons. will it go away on own, or do i need anitbiotics?

Question

symptons are:
bad cold turned into prolonged cough
yellow thick phelgm
face pain
chronic headache
tooth ache.

how long should i wait before i pursure antibiotics?

Answer 1

To answer your question with out writing a book that does not even include an answer. Yes a sinus infection will go away on it's own it can take 6-8 weeks. However if you choose to do this you will probably suffer from an on going cold and also reoccuring symptoms. My best advice would be to get antibiotics it gets rid of the pain alot faster and cold symptoms. You should see your doctor to be sure it is a sinus infection and discuss what would be the best treatment for you :>)

Answer 2

Symptoms of Sinus Infection:
nasal blockage/nasal congestion
nasal drainage (thick and discolored)
postnasal drip
low-grade fever
facial pain/headache
cough
ear fullness/ear clogging
bad taste/bad breath

Treatment:

Steam inhalation is an excellent and relatively harmless way to effectively aid in sinus drainage. Either cool or warm mist is useful, and can be used at the first sign of a sinus infection. If a towel over a basin of hot water doesn't work, you can use a vaporizer, a facial cosmetic steamer or a steamer specifically designed for sinus patients. Sinus-irrigation can help. Use over-the-counter saline for sensitive eyes, in the large bottle. Lay on your back on the bed with a towel and the saline, and tip your head over the edge of the bed hanging down face up. Squirt a hefty dose of the saline into one nostril with the other held closed. Then do the other side. Have your towel ready under your nose, and sniff the saline up into your sinuses. This WILL sting. Then sit upright and use the towel to catch the drainage, sniff again a few times, then blow your nose really well. You can do this 2 or 3 times to get your sinuses cleaned out, and can repeat it for a couple of days if you need to. Medications, specifically decongestants and antihistamines, can decrease annoying symptoms. However, symptoms that persist require evaluation by a physician.

Which Sinus Area is it?:

Ethmoid Sinus: Pain between your eyes, worse with glasses on
Maxilary Sinus: Pain over cheekbone, like a toothache
Frontal Sinus: Pain that is severe and over your forehead
Sphenoid Sinus: Pain that is deep-seated, from many areas, including behind your eyes, at the top of your head, and at the nape of your neck

Answer 3

If it is yellow colour, it is infection and you better take anti biotic if it does not go away after three days. DO you always have it or only when you catch cold?If it is permanent then you may have chronic sinus, if it is there once to few times a year then it is not important and goes away with anti biotic or other options described by your doctor

Answer 4

Antibiotics

Answer 5

How long has this been going on? If it has been more 3 days go to the doctor!!!

Answer 6

Yellow, thick phlegem.....medical attention.