Help! Im In so much pain! Sinus infection?!


Question: Help! Im In so much pain! Sinus infection.?
I have had continuous acute pain on the right side of my face for almost 3 days now... I am in agony... Under my right eye, my right cheek bone, in to my upper jaw (making it feel like an extreme tooth ache) Running into my right ear (like bad ear ache) the gland just under my lower jaw below the ear is swollen and tender! The hole of my right side of my face is in so much pain... My doctor gave me some antibiotics wednesday, but because im pregnant there's not many options for pain relieve.. I went to the dentist to see if this was a dental issue, and it was not.. I am in soo much pain! What can i do.? Please please help!Health Question & Answer


Answers:
Little Miss Sunshine,
The four major pairs of sinuses are the Ethmoid sinuses (behind the eyes), Maxillary sinuses (behind the cheek bones), Frontal sinuses (behind forehead, one or both sides), Sphenoid sinuses (behind the eyes). The symptoms that you describe resemble those of an infection of the (right side) maxillary sinus. Your doctor appears to have prescribed antibiotic treatment, so it only remains for you to be able to clear the congestion and pain, in conjunction with this. Drink plenty of water and hydrating beverages such as hot tea. Inhale steam two to four times per day by leaning over a bowl of hot water (not while the water is on the stove) or using a steam vaporizer. Inhale the steam for about 10 minutes. Taking a hot, steamy shower may also work. Mentholated preparations, such as Vicks Vapo-Rub, can be added to the water or vaporizer to aid in opening the passageways. Thin the mucus: (X*)Expectorants are drugs that help expel mucus from the lungs and respiratory passages. They help to thin mucous secretions, enhancing drainage from the sinuses. The most common is guaifenesin (contained in Robitussin and Mucinex, for example). Over- the-counter (OTC) liquid cough medications or prescription tablets can also combine decongestants and cough suppressants to reduce symptoms as well as to eliminate the need for the use of many medications. Pain medication such as ibuprofen (Motrin and Advil are examples), aspirin, and naproxen (Aleve) can reduce pain and inflammation. These medications help to open the airways by reducing swelling. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) can be used for pain and fever but does not help with the inflammation. (X*)Here, you should ASK THE PHARMACIST

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