Reply #2: Did the doc give you any kind of decongestant?

[davsand]

If not, then you may want to call and ask if you can take some Sudafed or some other kind of decongestant. Guifenasin (Musinex is one brand name) might also help if the doc is ok with you taking it. It won't interfere with your antibiotic, but some docs don't like it with sinus infections.

I've always used a decongestant with sinus infections--but I tend to get them pretty easily because of structural issues with my sinuses.

I'd suggest you take a long hot steamy shower as well. That will do a lot to loosen up part of that congestion where the infection grew. If you own a vaporizer or any kind of humidifier turn it up full blast and sleep with it. Moisture is your buddy when you are trying to get something like a sinus infection to drain.

I have no idea what herbal alternatives are out there--I have always relied on pharmaceutical solutions for this.

Feel better soon!


Laura