I cannot seem to get doctors or pharmacists to understand that allergy medicine alone will not alleviate my sinus symptoms. Matter which kind of allergy medicine I take, in a few hours, I get congested and then the sinus headache comes next. I have had a stent put in and the pharmacist tells me that allergy & sinus pills will make my heart beat faster and is not good for me. The best that I have used is Advil Cold and Sinus, but have been told by my doctors that this is not good for me also. I also have colon cancer and my worst pain to-date have been my sinus headaches! What do you suggest?
Hi, Thanks for writing in. It is possible that you have developed a sinus infection due to lowered immunity from taking chemotherapy for colon cancer. At first, I recommend that you get a CT scan paranasal air sinuses done and then know if there is any concern in the sinuses. Since people have low immunity after chemotherapy that is why they can catch a number of infections that will not be found in normal people. These can be caused by fungal organisms, bacteria and viruses. Once any problem is identified within the paranasal air sinuses then treatment is targeted after disease confirmation. If a fungal or bacterial infection is found then treatment is with antifungal and antibiotics. Avoid exposure to pollution and dust. Please do not worry.