Wanted Opinion on Exam

Guys,

I am not feeling all that well and i want you all's opinion. I am all stuffy, and have been coughing a bit. Last night my sinuses hurt really bad and had a sore throat. Now today my throat is better and my sinuses not so bad, but i have to temperature of 101.4 Rectal. What do you think should i go have an exam done?

Marvin

It doesn't sound as though you're in imminent danger. I suggest a fever reducer (acetaminophen), plenty of fluids (water, tea, light soda like 7-Up or my Mom's classic, ginger ale), and a bland diet, such as toast, saltines, oatmeal, chicken noodle soup. Try to avoid dairy, it upsets a feverish tummy. If you add garlic to chicken soup, it will help to clear congestion. If you choose to use a cough remedy, choose the formula that corresponds to your symptoms. Wash your hands frequently and dispose of used paper products to prevent transmission of naughty microbes.

If you don't feel better in two or three days, or become suddenly worse, then see a doctor. My guess is that the temperature is a sign that things will soon be better. Hope you feel better soon.

You have a sinus infection. Get some antibiotics.

Exam Doc i went today and did just that thanks.

Agreed--sinus infection. Suffering one myself right now

Classic sinusitis. If you want a quick check, tap your forehead right between your eyes. If the sinuses are infected, it will hurt like hell.

My sinuses seemed to always be plugged up. About the only time i could breath from my nose was after some spicy Mexican food. I went to an ENT who is a friend of mine. He stuck a scope in my nose, took a quick peek and 3 days later I was in a university hospital having surgery and that was followed up with 3 months of radiation. Nasal passages were full of cancer.

Right now in the northeastern US a lot of nasty viral upper respiratory and sinus illnesses going around. ENT did a very through exam. Nasal Endoscopy was interesting.