6th August 2004
Antibiotics don't work well in the sinus passages. There is very little blood flow in that region, and if there is a blockage, they are even less effective.
One way to get around this, is to prescribe Prednisone, a systemic steroid that gets rid of the inflammation, and lets the antibiotic work better. Another method is to use something like the SinuNeb system -where you breathe in the antibiotic through your nose, directly into the sinuses.
Another thing you should be doing, is irrigation. The Grossan Hydro-Pulse machine works well. You can mix salt water, baking soda, Alkalol, and about 3ml of hydrogen peroxide, and irrigate with it. This will clear most infections. Only do this for a couple days though, or you will irritate the soft tissue. After that, irrigate only with saline.
Be careful of the antibiotics. Some (Avelox, Levaquin) have potentially serious side-effects, and can be very dangerous. I suffered nerve damage, tendon ruptures, and all sorts of nasty stuff after taking Avelox 4 months ago.
One way to get around this, is to prescribe Prednisone, a systemic steroid that gets rid of the inflammation, and lets the antibiotic work better. Another method is to use something like the SinuNeb system -where you breathe in the antibiotic through your nose, directly into the sinuses.
Another thing you should be doing, is irrigation. The Grossan Hydro-Pulse machine works well. You can mix salt water, baking soda, Alkalol, and about 3ml of hydrogen peroxide, and irrigate with it. This will clear most infections. Only do this for a couple days though, or you will irritate the soft tissue. After that, irrigate only with saline.
Be careful of the antibiotics. Some (Avelox, Levaquin) have potentially serious side-effects, and can be very dangerous. I suffered nerve damage, tendon ruptures, and all sorts of nasty stuff after taking Avelox 4 months ago.