Member Comments are provided by individuals and reflect their personal opinions only. Under NO circumstances should you act on any advice or opinion posted in this forum. ALWAYS check with your personal physician before taking any action regarding your health! MedHelp International and our partners, sponsors and affiliates have no obligation to monitor any comments posted on this site, or the content and/or accuracy of such exchanges. MedHelp International does not endorse the views of any user.

Respiratory Disorders (Expert Forum)

Email this

Sinusitis and antibiotics

Answered by

National Jewish -

This forum is for questions and support regarding lung and respiratory issues such as: Allergies, Asthma, Bronchitis, Colds - Flu, Chronic Cough, COPD, Cystic Fibrosis, Emphysema, Fibrosis, Lung Abscess, Nasal Polyps, Pleurisy, Pneumonia, Sarcoidosis, Sinusitis, Tuberculosis

Post a Question Back to Forum

MedHelp Member's Question

Sinusitis and antibiotics

by Amanda7980, Jan 08, 2007 12:00AM

Tags: sinusitis, antibiotics, respiratory, allergies, allergist, family, Hope, infection, sinuses, zithromax, ct scan

Ok, So I have had a sinus infection since Thanksgiving. I've have been on three antibiotics, zithromax, biaxin and levaquin. My allergist noticed that I still have pus at the back of my nose and prescribed avelox. I have read a lot about avelox and it sounds pretty nasty. However, I am aware that levaquin and avelox are in the same family of drugs. I didn't react badly to levaquin, so can I safely assume that I will not react to avelox either? I hope that this will finally clear up the infection. In addition to the avelox, I am on zyrtec and nasonex for sinusitis and allergies. I also due nasal irrigation daily.

Doctor's Answer

by National Jewish

, Jan 09, 2007 12:00AM

It is possible that your sinuses are blocked and these antibiotics will not get rid of the problem until the sinuses are drained. If you do not have resolution of the problem with this new antibiotic, a CT scan of the sinuses is indicated and decisions can be made on the basis of their findings.

Back to Forum

Continue discussion

Expert Activity

Rising Healthcare Costs Dont Equal ...
21 hrs ago by Lee Kirksey, MD

Fluoroquinolones increase risk of t...
Jul 08 by Enoch Choi, MD

Related Expert Forums

Asthma and Allergy

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder

Related Communities

Respiratory Disorders

Asthma

Information contained within this site is intended solely for general educational purposes and is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice relative to your specific medical condition or question. Always seek the advice of your physician or other health provider for any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Only your physician can provide specific diagnoses and therapies. By using this site you agree to the following Terms and Conditions.

MedHelp.org subscribes to the HONCode principles of the Health On the Net Foundation. Verify here

Your Name:
Your Email:
Friend's Email:
Message:

	Enter the code shown:



	Leave a Note Send Message Add as Friend Amanda7980 Member since Jan 2007



	Add as Friend Lee Kirksey, MD Male Philadelphia - PA Member since Apr 2008 Mood: LeeKirksey is ...optimistic Journal Entry: "The New York Times reports what we all su..." [Read]



	Add as Friend Enoch Choi, MD Male, 43 years Palo Alto - CA Member since Aug 2007 Mood: Enoch Choi, MD is back to PAMF UCC clinic Journal Entry: "This new box warning via FDA is something..." [Read]



	Leave a Note for Just a note Hugs Thinking of you Thank You Welcome Prayer Feel better Congrats! I Can Relate Just a quick note to say hi! Add as friend Post It Never Mind 800 character limit exceeded Just a quick note to say hi! You deserve a big bear hug! You're in my thoughts all the time, but especially today. Thank you for everything! Welcome to our community! You are in my thoughts and prayers. Hope you feel better soon! Congratulations! Time for a celebration... Just wanted to let you know I can relate. If you ever want to talk, you know where to find me.