Question 1

i'm in agony. please tell me how to get rid of a sinus infection?

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Wash and drain: Most sinus infections are viral.  Thus, using an over the counter decongestant (like sudafed) along with a mucous thinning agent (like guiafenesin) can be very helpful.  I also recommend using a netti pot or nasal rinse bottle with saline.

Question 2

how to get rid of a chronic sinus infection when antibiotics won't work?

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Sinus ache: That is not unusual. Chronic snusitis may not respond well to antibiotics. There are other approaches such as daily use of steroid spray and specific antihistamines may give great relief. Full evaluation is needed prior making decision on treatment.

Question 3

how can i get rid of a sinus infection?

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See your doctor: You need a significant trial of antibiotics, decongestants and nasal steroids. If the sinus infection persists or frequently recurs, you may need surgery. Go see your ent.

Question 4

how can you get rid of a sinus infection fast?

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Take antibiotics: "true sinus infections". , not a viral cold, are caused by bacterial infection of the air containing sinuses around the nose and benefit from antibiotics.  If it is a viral infection it is usually self limiting in 5-7 days, and does not require antibiotics.

Question 5

how can i get rid of a sinus infection quickly?

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Improve drainage: Sinus health is all about drainage. Remove the thick, obstructing secretions with salt water rinses, take Pseudoephedrine or use oxymetazoline spray for a few days, and get an antibiotic if you have greenish secretions. The best thing to do is to see an allergist to see if allergies are the underlying cause, and to learn what to do to control the allergic inflammation as best as you can.

Question 6

can you get rid of a sinus infection without medicine?

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: Depends. If it is triggered by a virus it will self heal. If bacterial, it might self heal over an extended period (months) like it must have before antibiotics were available. Yet some bacterial infections could progress over days and weeks to worrisome complications.

Question 7

is there a natural way to get rid of a sinus infection?

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If you have: A bacterial sinus infection - antibiotics are very important. A natural way to improve your sinus health is to stop smoking !

Question 8

what do i do to get rid of a sinus infection if it does not respond to medication?

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Get reevaluated.: Maybe it's time to get reevaluated by your doctor or see an ENT specialist. It may not be infection but rhinitis or allergy. Maybe you're not getting the right or adequate treatments. Maybe there are structural problems in the sinuses. A doctor would be able to help.

Question 9

i dont like using medication unless theres something seriously wrong. . so is there any natural ways to get rid of a sinus infection? google dont work

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See your doctor: doctor google won't help, it is just a tool to guide you through, can confuse you more though. Time can heal you, at the expense of other aspects of your health too. See your doctor for diagnosis and treatment, meanwhile saline nasal washes and pain killers as needed would help, good luck

Question 10

is it possible for me to get rid of a sinus infection without antibiotcs ?

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It depends: That depends on whether you have a sinus infection or a cold.  How long have you had symptoms?  Most sinus infections are caused by colds.  A cold is a viral infection, and antibiotics won't help.  A sinus infection is a complication of a cold, and generally takes 10 to 14 days to develop.  Don't wait longer than 3 weeks for an antibiotic, and seek help immediately for neckstiffness, eye swelling.

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