Chronic sinititus????

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Just wondering if someone can help me out here.  For about three years now i started to develop colds where i would start with sneezing than a runny nose. For about a week or two it would stay as is and i would take flonase as recommended by my doctor.  A week after that it goes from yellow to green and back and forth than turns florencent yellow than orange because of the blood.  This never goes away on its own and is never just a cold.  I need an antibiotic every single time to get rid of this.  Is this normal. the pain usually is only on the right side, cheekbone and teeth. The last time i had this the antibiotic did nothing for me.   I did have an X-ray done last year.
it said Moderate mucosal thinkening in the right maxillary sinus may be chronic inflammatory or the result of early acute sinustitis.  No  air fluid levels are however seen in this sinus or remaining sinuses.  That is from a walk- in x-ray place so i am not sure how good the technician is.

Any ways any help wpuld be great.

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

You could be having sinusitis or rhinitis. Do you have associated symptoms of cough, wheeze, breathlessness, post nasal drip etc?

You should try steam inhalation, saline nasal drops and oral antihistamine medications for your complaints and see if it helps with the symptoms.

You should see your doctor and get a clinical examination for a diagnosis and to evaluate if any investigations are required including blood tests, chest xray and CT scan of the sinuses.

Are you allergic to any specific substances or have had allergic reactions in the past?

You could read the following link -

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinusitis

Let us now about how you are doing and if you have any other doubts.

Regards.

[aleria]

Highly recommended: a Neti pot. I have sinus issues too, mostly localized on the left side, and this is the only thing that keeps me sane. I occasionally use a nose spray to dry everything up and enjoy actual AIR for a change, but the Neti pot has been very effective for me and everyone I have told about it has continued to use it. It's basically a warm saline rinse that you pour through one nostril to drain out the other side. Takes a little getting used to but it is very soothing and IT WORKS. Good luck to you. -a