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what is sinusitis?

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Inflammation: Sinusitis is an inflammation of the sinuses (in your head and face).  It can be caused by infection or allergies, but usually a virus.  Antibiotics don't have benefit for most people with sinusitis (they usually resolve on their own in 10-14 days). Things like neti pots, Ibuprofen and decongestants help with the symptoms.  Antibiotics used improperly just cause yeast infections and resistant bugs.

Question 2

who treats sinusitis?

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Many: Your primary care doctor can treat sinusitis as well as an allergist. An ENT surgeon can treat you as well and at times may recommend surgery if you meet indications... More than 4 infections per year or evidence of chronic sinusitis.

Question 3

how to cure sinusitis?

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Sinusitis Rx: Sinusitis is generally treated with oral antibiotics and decongestants.  Since sinusitis is often triggered by uncontrolled allergies, antihistamines may also help.  When using antihistamines during sinus or ear infections, adding guaifenesin +lots of water can help keep secretions thin to facilitate drainage.

Question 4

how common is sinusitis?

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Common: Sinusitis... Bacterial infection of the sinuses affects about 34 million people a year. Conservative medical treatment handles the vast majority of cases. At times surgical procedures like endoscopic sinus surgery or newer balloon technologies are used to open diseased sinuses.

Question 5

can sinusitis be operated?

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Yes: Yes the treatment of chronic sinusitis which lasts for more than 12 weeks and is not responding to medical management is often surgery.  The surgical options can be learned about at http://www.Socalsinus.Com.

Question 6

how can sinusitis be treated?

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Simple to complex: Many sinus infections will resolve on their own. Simply using saline nasal spray and a topical decongestant may be all that is needed. For prolonged symptoms >10 days, you may need a course of antibiotics. For symptoms > 2-3 weeks, you may need antibiotics and steroids. For recurrent infections or chronic infections (symptoms > 3 months), surgery may be indicated. Allergies should be addressed.

Question 7

best medicine for sinusitis?

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Augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate): There are a variety of antibiotics that can be used to treat sinusitis, so there isn't one best answer. My preferred choice for acute bacterial sinusits (with fever, pain and tenderness over the sinuses) is Augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) for anyone who is not allergic to penicillin. A two week course of treatment is needed, because sinus infections can be difficult to cure completely.

Question 8

how serious can sinusitis be?

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Sinusitis : It depends on it is severity , but  u can  treat it if u see u ENT physician.

Question 9

what happens during sinusitis?

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: Hello, By definition, sinusitis is inflammation of the sinus mucous membranes. This commonly occurs with inflammation in the nose so the newer version of sinusitis is now referred to as Rhinosinusitis. This could be acute or chronic and caused by infections from viruses, bacteria and fungus. Allergy, polyps, nasal blockage, immune deficiency and structural troubles can all cause rhinosinusitis.

Question 10

how to cure sinusitis problem?

Accepted Answer

See below: Most sinusitis will resolve without any specific treatment. Topical (neosynephrine) or oral (pseudephedrin) decongestants and saline nasal sprays give symptomatic relief.  For severe or intractable infections appropriate antibiotic treatment is indicated.

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