to imbalances in the microbial flora of the sinuses and throat. Antibiotics do not target fungi or yeast such as Candida, which may then proliferate unchecked, causing persistent mucus production and chronic sinus congestion.
Repeated courses of antibiotics can disrupt the natural defenses and promote resistant infections, complicating mucus-related symptoms. This phenomenon underscores the importance of accurate diagnosis before antibiotic use.
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- Antibiotics can kill beneficial bacteria that normally control fungal growth.
- Fungal or yeast overgrowth may require antifungal treatment rather than antibiotics.
Natural alternatives with antimicrobial properties,
