What causes sinusitis along with body ache and breathing difficulty?
Patient: I was diagnosed with sinusitis on Tuesday night, given antibiotics, but I am not feeling any better. I went back to the doctor and he prescribed a new antibiotic. I am still feeling achy all over, very sleepy, difficulty breathing at times (using an inhaler), coughing, congested and head aches. A chest xray was done but showed no pneumonia, it was recommended that I go to the er for blood work and further testing. What else could cause all of these symptoms? Doctor: Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.If the chest x-ray is clear then the symptoms that you are facing is probably due to sinus infection or sinusitis. You should get a sinus x-ray and blood culture done to find the exact cause.For now, continue taking antibiotics and along with it take anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen, decongestants like Pseudoephadrine. Do saline nasal irrigation, steam inhalation and use a humidifier in your room.You can also be advised decongestant nasal sprays containing Xylometazoline or Oxymetazoline. Avoid spicy and chilled foods. Do warm compresses around nostrils.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Honey Arora