Posted by Justherself54 on April 10, 2010, at 19:01:44
In reply to Starting to get scared, posted by Katgirl on April 10, 2010, at 14:20:56
Sinus infections can be brutal. I am prone to them every spring and fall, due to allergies. The post nasal drip always causes bronchitis in me. My GP always puts me on antibiotics for close to double the normal time, as that is what the ear, nose and throat docs have been recommending, but a lot of GP's aren't following their recommendations. Also, a steroid nasal spray, antihistamine and a steroid puffer.
Also, doing a sinus wash helps. It sounds like your infection only has been partially treated. The reason your chest hasn't cleared up is because there is still post-nasal drip going on. Your body is trying to fight the infection, and that's what's making you exhausted.
I've had sinus infections that haven't responded to one run of antibiotics. Sounds like you may need to go back to your doc. The steroid nasal spray really makes a difference.
I hope you get feeling better soon.
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