Patient's question:
My daughter has been undergoing intravenous infusion + microwave treatment for sinusitis for a continuous week, taking anti-inflammatory drugs (penicillin and cephalosporin anti-inflammatory drugs) for each week. To this day, there has been no improvement. The doctor has asked us to continue taking them. I am concerned that long-term use of anti-inflammatory drugs will inevitably cause harm to the child's internal organs. What should I do now?Doctor's answer:
Hello:To prevent sinusitis in children, the following points should be primarily noted:
1. Children should eat nutritious and easily digestible foods while ensuring adequate intake of various vitamins and trace elements. Picky eating should be avoided.
2. Adjust clothing according to weather changes, engage in regular physical exercise to strengthen the body, and ensure good indoor air circulation during sleep.
3. Prevent various colds and acute infectious diseases. During periods of disease outbreaks, reduce outings or visits to public places.
4. If tonsillar or adenoid hypertrophy is present, appropriate treatment should be administered.
For the treatment of acute sinusitis, anti-inflammatory medications are required. In cases of high fever, antipyretic drugs should be used. Rest is also important. Nasal decongestants such as ephedrine can be applied to improve nasal airflow, facilitate sinus drainage, and promote inflammation resolution. Steam inhalation is highly beneficial for the nose.
The treatment of chronic sinusitis can also involve anti-inflammatory drugs and nasal drops. In some cases, other special therapies may be necessary, such as nasal negative pressure therapy or sinus puncture.