Question 1

have acute sinusitis , and already takin medication (decongestive, histamine ) is that enough to contain it ?

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May need antibiotics: If symptoms have been present for less than two weeks, it is more likely a viral infection and often doesn't respond well to these medications.  If symptoms have been present for more than two weeks without any improvement, then antibiotics might be an option.

Question 2

what is acute sinusitis?

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Sinus infection: Its the term for a sinus infection. It can be viral or bacterial commonly.

Question 3

how to know if i have acute sinusitis?

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An ENT exam: Without a specific x-ray, an ENT exam will usually reveal redness, swelling and pus in the lateral wall of the nose. The pussy drainage can be cultured and a specific diagnosis and treatment can be started.

Question 4

what sort of problem is acute sinusitis?

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Infection : Acute sinusitis is an infection of the nasal sinuses (maxillary, frontal, ethmoid, or sphenoid) that is of recent onset. This infection is usually of bacterial origin, but could also be due to a viral or fungal infection as well. Common symptoms include nasal congestion, foul odor from the nose, cough, facial or upper teeth pain, and a "sinus" headache. See your doctor if you have these symptoms.

Question 5

what are the symptoms of acute sinusitis?

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Multiple: Congestion, purulent nasal discharge, facial pain or pressure over frontal or maxillary sinuses.  This pain can also be felt around temporal area, and can lead to tooth sensitivity or pain.  Fever is somewhat rare.  Usually the longer you have had the symptoms, the more likely it is bacterial (vs viral or even plain allergies).

Question 6

what is the best way to beat a cold and acute sinusitis?

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Be healthy: There are no "shortcuts" to viral infections. The best approach is to get plenty of rest, exercise regularly, and eat a well-balanced diet to give your immune system all the tools it needs to do its job.

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: acute sinusitis?

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Acute sinusitis: Acute sinusitis =  abrupt onset of inflammation and /or infection of one or more sinuses.

Question 8

what are the signs and symptoms of acute sinusitis?

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Multiple: Congestion, purulent nasal discharge, facial pain or pressure over frontal or maxillary sinuses.  This pain can also be felt around temporal area, and can lead to tooth sensitivity or pain.  Fever is somewhat rare.  Usually the longer you have had the symptoms, the more likely it is bacterial (vs viral or even plain allergies).

Question 9

suffering from acute sinusitis, what is the best thing to take for horrible headaches?

Accepted Answer

Decongestants: The headache from acute sinusitis is due to sinus pressure, because the sinuses can't drain. While you're waiting for the antibiotics to work, using a decongestant nasal spray such as oxymetazoline 0.05% will help open up the sinuses, letting off the pressure.

Question 10

why does novasus work better than cherra tussin for some people with acute sinusitis ?

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Different: These two narcotic cough suppressants have different opiate suppressants- Novasus has hydrocodone and CherraTussin has codeine. Novasus has chorpheniramine, an anti-histamine, while CherraTussin has guaifenesin, a cough suppressant. So these two cough syrups work in totally different ways

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