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Sinus infection and constant head pressure

Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) | Last Active: Jun 20 10:42am | Replies (39)
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@garret23

I had covid then got a sinus infection. Been about 19 days since it started. Been back and forth with my doctors. Nothing seems to help with the flow of mucus to get better. I've tried saline rinse, hot showers, flonase, Nasal Mist Spray, hot tea and now mucinex. The mucinex started to work, but now i have some sinus pressure. The mucinex i'm using has pain relief (sinus-max with Acetaminophen ) so i don't understand why, unless it is irritating the sinus infection. Can that happen? Any other ways of clearing a sinus infection? Also, i tried antibiotics and after one pill i felt the worst i've felt in a long time. Felt dizzy, nauseous and just like i was going through withdrawals of some of the medications i take. So i stopped for now, but will likely have to take another one. Can a bacterial infection clear up on it's own? Cause i don't do well with medications of any sort and don't have confidence in being able to handle antibiotics. Thanks.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Dec 18, 2022

@garret23, you sound like you've tried everything. I moved your message to this existing discussion:
- Sinus infection and constant head pressure: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/sinus-infection-and-constant-head-pressure/

I did this so you can read the previous helpful tips from members and connect with them.

Since you mention having had COVID, I think you might also find this discussion to be helpful:
- Continued Post-Nasal Drip and Constant Mucus in Throat https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/continued-post-nasal-drip-and-constant-mucus-in-throat/

I used to get sinus infections like clockwork every late fall and early spring as the seasonal temperatures changed. Once the infection settled in, I used antibiotics. Now I can avoid gettting an infection and antibiotics by using a Neti pot when I feel something starting.

Not all bacterial infections need to be treated — some go away on their own. But it will take time.

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