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Sphenoid sinus infection
I have had a sinus infection for about 8 weeks. Symptoms did not resolve with antibiotics so I went to an ENT. A recent CT scan revealed that I have an infection in both the maxilary and sphenoid sinuses. I am taking prednisone, amoxicilan, rx decongestant and two antibiotics and a steroid delivered by a nasal nebulizer. What urgent signs should I be aware of that I need medical care prior to my next scheduled appointment with the ENT in a week?-"
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I hope you are well. I had/have the same or similar situation. I have a sinus infection that didnt respond to antibiotics either....2 surguries later and im on yet another rpund of antibiotics...for 30 days. Ent doc doesnt understand why its not responding because its one of the most common strains of bacteria that infect the sinus's. I get a HORRIBLE smell in my right sinus....never spread to the left side after about 4 uears now. We will see what happens this time :( Good luck with ypur condition.
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Could it possibly be a fungal infection?
That last bought of antibiotics seems to have it under control. If it returns, which it usually does, I will bring that up. Just never understood why it didn't spread to the other side, always just the one side. You'd think an infection would spread
My ENT says an MRI just can't show what needs to be seen when dealing with the sinuses. I brought a recent MRI disk and the report but she did a CT scan there in the office. It was remarkable how much better it was - the MRI was a waste of money.
If you suddenly lose hearing in your ears, go in. Ear infections can lead to the cholesteatoma cyst. https://www.entnet.org//content/cholesteatoma
Thank you
If you google "CNN sinus infection" you'll see the study that proves what I've been saying for years--antibiotics don't work well against chronic sinus infections.
A Neilmed Sinus Rinse is the best treatment for maxillary sinus infections, but gravity prevents it from working in the sphenoids. Here is what does:
http://www.medhelp.org/user_journals/show/2322
The Flip-Turn Sinus Flush is mildly risky, because you have to bend over to do it, preferably in a shower, but you can also do it outside on soft ground, or you can kneel down and lean over a bathtub, or perhaps a plastic basin or tub, with the shower running for steam.
Yes, I had the same problem and treatments as you until I invented the flush.
A Neilmed Sinus Rinse is the best treatment for maxillary sinus infections, but gravity prevents it from working in the sphenoids. Here is what does:
http://www.medhelp.org/user_journals/show/2322
The Flip-Turn Sinus Flush is mildly risky, because you have to bend over to do it, preferably in a shower, but you can also do it outside on soft ground, or you can kneel down and lean over a bathtub, or perhaps a plastic basin or tub, with the shower running for steam.
Yes, I had the same problem and treatments as you until I invented the flush.
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