Re: sinus infection and prednisone

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Sudafed is OK.

At Mon, 29 Jan 2001, michelle wrote: >
>I am currerntly 14 weeks and suffering from a sever case of blocked
>sinuses...started out as your reg. pregnant stuffy nose, then turned
>into blocked sinuses which is now turned into a sinus infection...bad
>headache, my whole face hurts. Anyway I am on heparin injections, and
>predisone, due to anticardiolipin antibodies and connective tissue
>problem. That being my history..here is my question(s)...my reg. family
>dr. gave me a zithromax pack, and flonase which my OB said was safe.
>However, My family dr said that since I am on predisone(6mg per day) and
>that I now am sick "THE RULE" is to triple the amount of prednisone for
>the next three days then double for three then back to normal ammount
>which is 6mg per day. When I asked my ob about this he said he didn't
>know and would have to consult with another dr on this. I am going to
>wait to triple, but do I really need to triple the dose. Will the
>flonase and zpack be enough for me to get better?
>
>Also...can I take sudafed as a decongestant. Thanks so much for your
>help!!!

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James Wang, M.D
Assitant Clinical Prof.
Tufts University School of Medicine

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