Question 1

I'm experiencing really intense pain on one side of my face and I've just started swimming. It began with a slight cold but has gotten way worse over the last couple of days. Could you suggest any immediate medication that might help? I'm planning on seeing the doctor tomorrow, but until then, any advice would be great. I've tried taking steam but it only helped a little bit and the pain is still really bad.

Accepted Answer

Drink plenty of fluids, such as water or juice. This will help dilute mucous secretions and promote drainage. Avoid beverages that contain caffeine or alcohol, as they can be dehydrating. Drinking alcohol can also worsen the swelling of the lining of the sinuses and nose.
Moisten your sinus cavities. Drape a towel over your head as you breathe in the vapor from a bowl of hot water. Keep the vapor directed toward your face. Or take a hot shower, breathing in the warm, moist air. This will help ease pain and help mucus drain.
Apply warm compresses to your face. Place warm, damp towels around your nose, cheeks and eyes to ease facial pain..Consult nearest ent surgeon they will do the needful.

Question 2

I've recently recovered from COVID, but I'm starting to feel some symptoms that worry me. I've got a sore throat, pain under my tongue, and irritation in my throat. I'm sneezing a lot too, and I have a history of maxillary sinus issues and nasal deviation. It feels like I might be dealing with COVID-like symptoms again, but I don't have a fever. Should I be concerned about this recurrence, and what can I do to alleviate these symptoms?

Accepted Answer

ENT opinion is advised to the patient.

Question 3

How often do you need to use posterior nasal packing after sinus surgery and do you usually put it in with sedation or general anesthesia 
 
 I've heard posterior nasal packing can be pretty uncomfortable so I'm curious how common it actually is after sinus procedures and what kind of anesthesia is typically used when placing it 
 
 For patients getting sinus surgery how frequently does posterior nasal packing become necessary and is it always done under general anesthesia or can sedation work too 
 
 Wondering about posterior nasal packing after sinus surgery - how often do you actually use it in practice and what's your preferred method for placing it sedation or general anesthesia 
 
 How many of your sinus surgery patients end up needing posterior nasal packing and what's your go-to approach for anesthesia when placing it

Accepted Answer

Posterior nasal packing after sinus surgery is not always necessary, but when it is, it's typically placed under general anesthesia, though sedation can be used in some cases, according to ENT specialists. The frequency of its use varies, but it's generally considered when bleeding from the posterior nasal cavity is difficult to control with other methods.

I'm currently using Derinide Aq nasal spray for my condition and wondering if it can be fully cured with just medication or if surgery might be necessary. What would you suggest as the best approach?

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