I think I have sinusitis. Do I really need to see a doctor or can I take over-the-counter things to help me? I am exclusively breastfeeding.

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I think I have sinusitis. Headache, pressure on my face at the level of my forehead and under my eyes. Nose completely congested. Nasal discharge every 2 seconds. I blow my nose green. Dry cough. Sinus rinse doesn't help me and hydrasens. I take dristant, the only thing that helps me for now, but I'm already on my 4th day. Would a humidifier help? Thank you very much for your help. If I use the remote beyond 5 days, what does it do? Does it disturb my breastfeeding? Okay, thank you! Have a great day! :)

Chloé Pouliot · Accepted Answer

Hello, You can continue to use a local decongestant such as Dristan, but we suggest limiting its use to 5 days The use of a humidifier is not recommended right away. It must be cleaned regularly, as there is a risk of contamination by mold and bacteria. I invite you to consult this link concerning humidifiers: https://naitreetgrandir.com/fr/nouvelles/2016/11/07/20161107-point-humidificateurs/ To relieve headaches and pain, you can use either Tylenol or Advil if you are breastfeeding and have no other health condition. The symptoms you describe may resolve after 7-10 days without antibiotics If your symptoms are very uncomfortable and prevent you from functioning, you may want to see a doctor. Or, if your symptoms last more than a week without improvement, I also invite you to consult a doctor. Have a nice day, Chloé Dristan should not interfere with breastfeeding, but use for more than 5 days may cause rebound congestion: that is, a reappearance of congestion worse than before