Question 1

how do you cure sinus infections?

Accepted Answer

See an ENT doc !: Sinus infections are frequently caused by allergies or the inability of the sinus to drain properly.  If the sinus isn't draining properly, and this is the sole reason for your chronic infections, the ENT surgeon will often make the draining hole of the sinus larger.  This allows adequate drainage of the sinus which greatly reduces the number of infections. Keep smiling !

Question 2

what to do about sinus infections?

Accepted Answer

Consult your Doctor: Sinuses are air filled spaces that surround the nasal cavity, if infection gets in theses cavities than you have sinus infection.If you have sinus infection you need to see your doctor to make sure you have sinus infection and if so, you will need to be treated with proper course of antibiotics.So consult your doctor.

Question 3

what is cure acute sinus infections?

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Quinolones: In some cases, the antibiotic Augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) will work.  In severe cases, the quinolone antibiotics such as Avelox or Levaquin are indicated. Keep smiling !

Question 4

why do sinus infections have an odor?

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Sinus infection odor: Sinus infections can have an odor from the infected material (pus) in the nose and sinus passages. Inflammation of the nasal lining during the course of an infection may alter one's sense of smell so that most thing smell unpleasant. The sense of taste may be altered as well.

Question 5

does flounase work for sinus infections?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Flonase works for allergies. A very stuffy nose can lead to a sinus infection and Flonase might help prevent that. But studies have shown no benefit from inhaled steroids like Flonase once you already have an infection.

Question 6

why do sinus infections make you feel badly?

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Sinus symptoms: Any infection will tend to make one feel bad, fatigued, etc.  Specific symptoms with sinusitis include facial pain, upper teeth pain, headache, nasal congestion, fever, drainage and sore throat.

Question 7

how come i keep on getting sinus infections so frequently?

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Aperature of sinus: Many people get sinus infections due to allergies. However, chronic rhinosinusitis is often caused by the inability of the sinus to properly drain. This leads to infections. If the sinus is unable to drain properly, then bacteria is unable to escape the confines of the sinus. A procedure commonly performed to aid in sinus draining is to widen the ostium (drainage hole) in the sinus. Keep smiling !

Question 8

are sinus infections contagious?

Accepted Answer

Yes: All infections are contagious.  After about 24 hrs of antibiotic treatment the infection should not be contagious.

Question 9

what causes frequent sinus infections?

Accepted Answer

Freq sinus infection: The most common contributor to sinus infections is nasal mucosa inflammation from viral URI (cold) and untreated or uncontrolled environmental allergies and hay fever.
Smoking, structural problems in the nose such as septal deviation, turbinate anomaly or enlargement, nasal polyps and foreign material (kids) increase risk of infections.

Question 10

is spicy food good for sinus infections?

Accepted Answer

Can help: Spicy food, garlic, onions. Curry, hot peppers can thin your mucous and open your airways making it easier to breathe.  Capsaicin in hot papers is said to be anti microbial and may kill viruses.
However  it everyone agrees with this. Remember to drink lots of water.

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