Hi Shanice. It is possible that you have a recurrent infection of your sinuses which would account for most of your symptoms. In chronic infections you may not experience immediate relief as you would with acute infections. So continue with the antibiotics for the prescribed time. A second course of antibiotics may be required if your ENT deems it necessary. Once the CT is done then your ENT will have a clearer picture to diagnose the underlying problem. An elevated blood pressure can cause nosebleeds and headaches but this is not as common as you may think. It is more likely to occur with very elevated blood pressure (particularly the nosebleeds) but even so it is relatively uncommon. A sinus infection seems more likely. However, it is best to wait for the results of the CT scan before making any diagnosis. Do not stress about it as you have been experiencing it for a while. Take the medication, do the scan and wait and see what the next step will be as per your ENT’s advice.

Hi Shanu. You definitely need to have this checked up. Even though you do not have other symptoms like pain or difficulty swallowing, it could still be a very serious cause. It is difficult to say for sure just by your symptoms. You should see your doctor and possibly consult with an ENT specialist if your family doctor feels it is warranted. Further tests may be necessary because there are so many possible conditions that could present with blood in the saliva.

Hi Mabel. You should be consulting with an otorhinolargyngologist (ENT specialist) and/or a pulmonologist at this point. It is important that you follow through with one doctor/specialist until the exact cause can be identified. As you can see from the article above, there are a number of different causes of bleeding in the mouth. While this could be a condition like strep pneumonia, you should have other symptoms at this point. Your doctor will be able to advise you accordingly.