Question 1

will ginger root help with dizziness from sinus infection or allergies?

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Possibly: Dizziness is a common symptom &amp; often it's hard to find the cause. Neither sinus infections or allergies are common causes of dizziness:
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dizziness/basics/causes/con-20023004
Ginger has been shown to help with dizziness from motion sickness.It may or may not help for other causes but is safe to try. 
Try to find cause. Acupuncture &amp; homeopathy may help.

Question 2

what is a sinus infection?

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Basic Medical News: This is a good question and perhaps it can stimulate you getting into some classes in college to learn physiology and such. But a sinus infection is a bacterial or viral infestation in the linings of the sinus cavities leading to increased mucous production, pain, fever and a general sense of malaise.

Question 3

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 4

how can i treat a sinus infection?

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Many ways: Treatments for sinus infections range from nasal saline irrigation to surgery. You need to find the cause in order to get the right treatment. Not all sinusitis is the same. Causes include: allergies, irritants, infection, structural problems (deviation, etc) and none of the above. See your primary doctor to get started.

Question 5

can salsa cause a sinus infection?

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No way: Sinus infections are caused by bacteria or fungus usually after a prolonged viral upper respiratory infection. No foods can cause a sinus infection. However inhaled drugs, smoking or certain environments can increase the likelihood of getting a sinus infection.

Question 6

can you die from a sinus infection?

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Unlikely: Millions of people get sinusitis.  Most recover without any treatment needed.  Severe or prolonged cases are treated with antibiotics.  Very rarely sinusitis can lead to meningitis or cavernous sinus thrombosis which can be life threatening.

Question 7

how to get a sinus infection cured?

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Time: Most sinus infections will eventually get better on their own. Meanwhile for relief of symptoms, use a salin nasal spray and/or a neti pot.

Question 8

how can i soothe a sinus infection?

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Saline rinse: The best treatment for an upper respiratory infection is to rinse your sinuses out with saline. Use either something like'simply saline' that shoots a continuous stream of saline or something like the 'netty pot'  or the 'neil med sinus rinse' .  Twice a day is a good place to start but it is only saline and it can be used a lot more often.  Sleep is really what cures colds,  so rest up.

Question 9

how dangerous is a sinus infection?

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Usually not very. : An infection of the frontal or sphenoid sinuses can be dangerous because they are so close to the brain.

Question 10

how long does sinus infection last?

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It depends: On whether you have an acute infection or a chronic infection.  It also depends on many variables including the cause of your infection, your nasal / sinus architecture, whether you smoke, family history and other medical issues.

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