So, this being February first, of course I go to bed last night feeling just fine, then wake up this morning with a horrible sinus infection and no voice. This happens to me every single Feb, like clockwork. Can somebody with the relevant knowledge please explain why in the hell this happens to me? Because I can't remember a Feb where I haven't gotten sick.
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To any of the medical types out there...
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do you sleep with the window open? the night air can do that...and this time of year, there might be certain things floating around that could cause a sinus infection..is it generally windy this time of year there?
Strider said:
Upper respiratory infections that could lead to siniusitis are probably more common in the winter because people spend more time indoors, and therefore have potentially greater exposure to infected people.
As for why it always seems to happen to you in February, that may be due to a trick of memory. When it does happen in February, that is notable to you because you perceive a pattern, so you will tend to remember it. Not getting sick in Febrary is probably a non-event that you simply don't remember.
The best I advice I can give you is to wash your hands frequently with soap and water. That is the single best thing you can do to avoid getting sick.
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It's bad Karma from a previous life.
Just gotta ride it out till next lifetime, bro.
Meanwhile, antihistamines help. I reccomend Astelin nasal spray, which will not raise blood pressure, and if your PCP will write for Keflex that's fairly effective as an anti viral.
Sympathies, man.
Want me to send a healing spell?
Mine seem to work most of the time.
It's bad Karma from a previous life.
Just gotta ride it out till next lifetime, bro.
Meanwhile, antihistamines help. I reccomend Astelin nasal spray, which will not raise blood pressure, and if your PCP will write for Keflex that's fairly effective as an anti viral.
Sympathies, man.
Want me to send a healing spell?
Mine seem to work most of the time.
Keflex is an antibiotic and would be completely ineffective against a viral infection. You should consult with your doctor to determine if the sinusitis is caused by bacteria, and if so, then he can prescribe an appropriate antibiotic.Mastertank1 said:
I'm not sure where you are from Strider...but don't rule out allergies...especially if this occurs the same time each year....and allergies can encompass molds, mildew and other humidity related entities..some folks suffer with allergy related problems year round...
Ahem...
If I may, Sir Rock Star...😉
...a word from your favorite "medical type"...
Medications may be used to treat sinusitis, especially when it is caused by a bacterial infection. There are varying lengths of treatment with medications—treatment may be as short as three days or last as long as several weeks or more. Medications most often used to treat sinusitis include a combination of:
Antibiotics, such as amoxicillin, which kill bacteria.
Decongestants, such as pseudoephedrine hydrochloride, which reduce the swelling of the mucous membranes in the nose.
Analgesics, such as aspirin, acetaminophen, or ibuprofen, to relieve pain.
Corticosteroids, such as beclomethasone dipropionate or prednisone, which reduce inflammation in the nasal passages. These medications may also be used as an inhaled nasal spray.
Mucolytics, such as guaifenesin, which thin the mucus.
At any rate, get thee to a doctor STAT for some meds. These things only get worse and feel like hell.
AFA original question, my unofficial guess is that for a lot of places, February is the "meat" of winter. People are colder, they're inside more, etc. as some have pointed out. Get well soon!
XOXO
If I may, Sir Rock Star...😉
...a word from your favorite "medical type"...
Medications may be used to treat sinusitis, especially when it is caused by a bacterial infection. There are varying lengths of treatment with medications—treatment may be as short as three days or last as long as several weeks or more. Medications most often used to treat sinusitis include a combination of:
Antibiotics, such as amoxicillin, which kill bacteria.
Decongestants, such as pseudoephedrine hydrochloride, which reduce the swelling of the mucous membranes in the nose.
Analgesics, such as aspirin, acetaminophen, or ibuprofen, to relieve pain.
Corticosteroids, such as beclomethasone dipropionate or prednisone, which reduce inflammation in the nasal passages. These medications may also be used as an inhaled nasal spray.
Mucolytics, such as guaifenesin, which thin the mucus.
At any rate, get thee to a doctor STAT for some meds. These things only get worse and feel like hell.
AFA original question, my unofficial guess is that for a lot of places, February is the "meat" of winter. People are colder, they're inside more, etc. as some have pointed out. Get well soon!
XOXO
Strider said:
Most interesting. If any medical problem pops up in my life, it happens in February.
If I can skate til March 1st I'm good for the rest of the year.
Wierd.
oh yeah this is February now huh... I think I'll go hide under my blankie for a few weeks.
whoops!
Sorry Drew~did that come off as "talking down"? Oh dear.
My bad (to get the doctors to trust you in my work, ya gotta use the industry terms so they'll give you the dirt on a patient~they think you're one of them! I've been doing it so long, I forget IRL!) and thanks for the clarification!
XOXO
Sorry Drew~did that come off as "talking down"? Oh dear.
My bad (to get the doctors to trust you in my work, ya gotta use the industry terms so they'll give you the dirt on a patient~they think you're one of them! I've been doing it so long, I forget IRL!) and thanks for the clarification!
XOXO
Most people are wasting their time if they go to the doctor with an upper respiratory infection that is less than 10 days old. If symptoms persist more than 10 days to 2 weeks it is then appropriate to use antibiotics. There are some exceptions to this of course, but the vast majority of infections that otherwise healthy people aquire are viruses and will subside in no more than a week on their own.
If your symptoms don't respond to OTC (over the counter) medications, then you might ask your doctor for something stronger.
This is the web address to the centers for disease control's recommendations for the use of antibiotics.
http://www.cdc.gov/drugresistance/community/know-and-do.htm
If your symptoms don't respond to OTC (over the counter) medications, then you might ask your doctor for something stronger.
This is the web address to the centers for disease control's recommendations for the use of antibiotics.
http://www.cdc.gov/drugresistance/community/know-and-do.htm
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Sorry Strider i havet a clue as to why it happens but I hope you feel better soon and with luck maybe it wont happen in Feb 2008
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