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is there any way to diagnose sinus infection in s 6 years old girl?

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Doctor assessment: Careful history and physical examination, and possibly imaging studies as limited CT study can diagnose sinus disease in your child, goodluck T

Question 2

what causes a sinus infection?

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Lots of things: Anything that clogs the nose can block the sinuses. Common causes of nasal swelling include upper respiratory tract infections (colds) and allergies. Once the sinuses cannot drain, bacteria can accumulate in the sinuses and increase in large enough numbers to cause the symptoms of infection. The bacteria can come from various sources, including the nasopharyx and the adenoids that reside there.

Question 3

what are signs of a sinus infection?

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Symptoms: Allergy sneezing, runny nose , clear drainage watery eyes itchy eyes and nose no fever.

Sinus infection tender sinus especially if in the maxilla ( cheek) or frontal in the forehead, thicker drainage possible fever possible thick sputum of color with cough

Question 4

sinus infection home care?

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Sinus infection: fever, chills, foul smelling nasal discharge, severe facial pain and pressure. OTC therapy would include 1- nasal saline ( NaSal) lavage or neti pit, Flonase or Nasacort, Tylenol ( if not allergic) and only 3 days of a 12 hr nasal decongestant ( Afrin, Dristan or generics) if not hypertensive.

Question 5

can you smell a sinus infection?

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Often: If a sinus infection is severe enough, it often produces a mucous that is thick and quite fowl smelling.  Since the sinuses do drain in the back of the throat, it is possible that you may actually smell the infected mucous that your body is trying to rid from the sinus.  Keep smiling.

Question 6

does a sinus infection smell sweet?

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NO: Sinus infection usually smell stink, often caused by anaerobic organisms.

Question 7

how to treat cold & sinus infection?

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Wait: The zinc in coldeze may shorten the duration of a cold by a day or so.  Symptomatic treatment will make you feel better.  Throat lozenges for sore throat, pseudephedrine for nasal congestion, Robitussin-DM for cough and tylenol (acetaminophen) for pain and discomfort when needed are what i recommend.  There is no curative medical treatment but wait 7 days and it will be gone.

Question 8

can sinus infection cause bad smell?

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Definitely: Yes a sinus infection can definitely cause a bad smell in the nose. Some will describe it as a sweaty sock smell.

Question 9

what causes rid of a sinus infection?

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Antibiotics: Normal treatment of a sinus infection is a 7 day course of antibiotics, decongestants and drinking plenty of fluids.  Nasal inhalation of steam and salt water irrigations can help alot as well.

Question 10

how to treat sinus infection at home?

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Sinus infection: You can try otc oxymetazoline(adrian) for three days as directed. Realize though if you don't have a fever and drainage, the likely your pain is from a sinus infection is lower. Many people with afebrile " sinus" should be evaluated for migraine or tmj.

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