I have a dentist appointment on Monday to have a root canal. Problem is the last few days I have felt sick and am worried that the infection could be spreading. It is just a general sick feeling like a cold. I have no fever, swelling, or pain. I have a stuffy nose but besides that no trouble breathing. Should I go to an emergency room to get antibiotics or just wait it out until my dentist appointment on monday?
Hi, Stuffy nose or cold could be due to rhinitis (allergic or infective), sinusitis,common cold or may be URI. Stuffy nose is mostly due to viral infection because of low immunity, and You must consult to ENT specialist to get properly diagnosed first despite there is no fever, no swelling or pain. It would be advisable that you consult ENT or general physician first. So, better to consult doctor.