Pneumonia bacterial sinus infection

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1280753 tn?1367757932 Most commonly spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) in ascites (25%-31%), urinary tract infection (25%-31%), pneumonia (15%-21%), bacteremia (12%) and soft tissue infection (11%). Of course as with all things... the more advanced the degree of cirrhosis (compensated with portal hypertension, decompensated cirrhosis and End-Stage Liver Disease) the more dangerous infections can become.
Avatar m tn These complications can include dehydration, ear or sinus infections, and bacterial or viral pneumonia, which can fill the air sacs in the lungs with pus or fluid, making it difficult to breathe and depriving older patients of adequate oxygen. In some cases, pneumonia may be asymptomatic, but it is still contagious if it results from a bacterial or viral infection.
Avatar f tn I went to the ENT to be treated for a bad sinus infection, not my worse ever, but bad enough. The doc took a nasal swab culture to be tested for hflu bacteria. (He says these infections are common after a hurricane blows through.) My test results came back negative this morning. It said “no significant isolate”. I have felt bad for six days now. I was put to on prednisone and Ceftin antibiotic. The meds are working.
Avatar f tn I have had bronchitis 3 times, pneumonia once, and a sinus infection once...in the past 3 months. I feel confused alot. My blood test show highly elevated white blood cells. First it was my lymphocytes, then it was my neutraphils, then it was my lymphocytes. Then my WBC dropped to a normal level, but my neutrophils were really low. The doc says she thinks its an autoimmune disease, a blood production disease or cancer.
242516 tn?1368223905 m sure you have a friend who has the sniffles, fever, chills, aches and pains of a viral upper respiratory infection. This is different from a bacterial infection such as sinusitis, bronchitis, or pneumonia. A viral infection doesn't improve with antibiotics as these infections do. A virus hijacks your own body's healthy cells and uses it to reproduce and spread. A bacteria is its own living cell and multiplies and spreads on its own and is easier to destroy in that process.
1170277 tn?1412274753 If it is bright yellow or greenish you have a bacterial infection and by now it sounds like you could have a full blown sinus infection. You need a heavy duty antibiotic such as levaquin which is a 7 day treatment and you might have to take it more than once. I am also concerned that u have fluid in lungs that's not a good sign and could be a sign of pneumonia! If it becomes increasingly harder to breath go right back to emergency pronto!
Avatar f tn Hi there. Do you mean you already have the baby and you are wondering about someone being around the baby on antibiotics? well, that can be complicated. In general, antibiotics treat infections. Some things like strep that you treat with antibiotics are contagious and antibiotics work within 48 hours (can be around people, no problem). But in general, lots of things that antibiotics are given for are not contagious such as a sinus infection.
Avatar f tn Hi there , Zpack should have worked for yor current condition, I would ask your primary to give you a shot of anti's as a kick start. Had the same thing and did Zpac and a shot to get it in my system. You need to watch out cuz green phlegm isn't a good sign. It's bacterial, watch for bronchitis, pneumonia.
Avatar f tn make sure your go back to the ENT if this isnt cleared up soon. I was just given a diagnosis of the bacterial infection that causes walking pneumonia. It had been presenting as sinusitis and recurred after 2 full courses of antibiotics. #3 .. Go to the Neuro ANYWAY in case you have some other problem that the ENT can't see... I had meningitis 2 years ago...and that was the most excruciating pain ever, luckily I survived. The neuro saved my life.
Avatar f tn Aspirin is a blood thinner so the incidence of spitting up blood will be higher while taking this medication. Do you have sinus trouble normally? Sinus can still be the cause. Pneumonia in the past? Grey specks could indicate bacterial infection but only a culture of the sputum can confirm this. Are these episodes of coughing up blood accompanied by any other symptoms? Do you have abdominal pain, do you ever have bloody stools?
Avatar f tn When the permeability of these capillaries increase, bacteria pass through them into the blood stream. The infection also spreads through the release of bacterial toxins into the blood stream. Hope this helps. Take care!
Avatar m tn this persisted several months until i developed an acute infection and was diagnosed with pneumonia and given 2 weeks of clarithromycin, when i visited the hospital i was told that my blood test indicated the presence of a bacterial infection. the pneumonia symptoms did not completely resolve so i was given another 2 weeks of clarithromycin which seemed to resolve the coughing to a manageable level. after this point the coughing gradually declined until it stopped completely.
Avatar m tn You can also get bacterial pneumonia as a secondary infection. Bacterial pneumonia is usually caused by a bacteria called Streptococcus pneumoniae. It is a bacteria that can be in the throat or respiratory tract in small numbers and it can be normal bacteria until someone gets run down due to a viral infection, fungal infection or other reasons. Then the Streptococcus bacteria can take over the lungs and cause a bad infection. It is treatable with antibiotics.
Avatar n tn My diagnosis was then bronchitis that turned into pneumonia, double ear infection, sinus infection. So I began another regimen of Amox-Clav 875mg, prednisone, cough syrup with hydrocodone in it, After finishing all of that round of medicines, I felt better but still not back to myself at all. Now after a week+ of being off antibiotics I am as sick as ever!!
Avatar f tn 4 months post tx I thought I was safe, immunity built up all that jazz Two weeks ago caught a cold, within days it was a sinus infection and bronchitis. Doc put me on antibiotics, the sinus got better the bronchitis got worse. I am so congested she said I may also have pneumonia which I have not had in 15 years since I started getting the pneumonia shot. Yesterday antibiotics were changed and steroids were started. I hate steroids but like breathing so here goes.
Avatar f tn I dont think its pnumonia , theres not a noticable fever. Also feels like i might have a sinus infection now, blood and facial pain.
2792668 tn?1340126001 An ENT said I had a bacterial infection in my sinuses and put me on antibiotics but my sinuses still have the burning/dry pain and I just keep getting worse. I am wondering about tuberculosis in my sinuses and moving to my spine/neck and muscles. Anyone familiar with these symptoms or with TB?
Avatar n tn These infections become encapsulated and are very difficult to resolve. Use a saline nasal spray and continue with the antibiotic until it is used up. Notify your physician you still have the problems and he may decide to use another antibiotic. Often these organisms become resistant to a specific antibiotic. Hopefully you have been seeing an ENT, rather than a general practicioner.
786879 tn?1236881905 I've heard some people say that they had the healthiest year of their life while tx-ing. Not so much as a sniffle. I'm kind of under the belief that we may be exempt from viruses (colds, the flu), but more susceptible to bacterial infections. I have had sinus infection (at least I'm being treated for one) for going on 3 weeks now. I did 10 days of antibiotics, and didn't clear it up, so my doc gave me another 28 days.
Avatar n tn As silverfox stated, "this depends". Pneumonia signifies fluid in the lungs. If the fluid is due to an active bacterial infection (yellowish color of expectorant) you can endanger others by coughing and aerosolizing bacteria. As a rule of thumb, you will be contagious until the expectorant disappears or becomes colorless. It is best to stay away from the eldery or those with compromised immune systems while experiencing active bacterial pneumonia.
Avatar f tn Hey there bbj, good to hear from you and especially that you achieved SVR! Sorry about the viruses though. I don't think it's a good idea to take any antibiotics unless you are certain you have a bacterial infection. They won't touch a viral infection and they can cause their own problems. If you might have influenza you should contact your doctor right away to ask for Tamiflu. It can lessen the severity and longevity of influenzas if taken early in the infection.
Avatar n tn It takes 1-3 weeks to get over viral pneumonia but it can take a little longer depending on your age and health. You could have a secondary bacterial infection that you can get after viral pneumonia that is called walking pneumonia and is caused by either bacteria called Mycoplasma or Chlamydia pneumoniae. "Walking" pneumonia gives you a low grade fever, tiredness, dry hacking cough, pain in the ribs area. They can check for these by testing and culture.
880656 tn?1240444916 his fever went up to 103.3 last night. the dr diagnosed him with an ear infection, a sinus infection, and pneumonia. Poor little guy!!!!!!!!!