Question 1

whats the best treatment for sinusitis?

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: For documented sinusitis caused by an infection a course of an appropriate antibiotic for 7-10 days is usually effective. Occasionally up to 3 weeks of treatment is needed. It's also important to keep sinus draining by steam inhalations and/or nasal decongestants if necessary.

Question 2

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 3

what causes recurring sinusitis?

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Anatomy or swelling: Simply put recurrent sinusitis can occur from 1) an anatomic abnormality that blocks the sinus from draining (like a deviated septum) 2) the lining to the sinuses may become inflamed and swell and close the sinus opening ( this is usually related to allergy). Medical therapy is the first line treatment but many times, anatomic issues need to be addressed with surgery.

Question 4

what happens if sinusitis isn't treated?

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Quality of life: Complications ( brain abscess, vision loss) are possible with untreated sinusitis. Most cases of untreated sinusitis just lead to chronic sinusitis which can reduce a persons quality of life... Facial pain, pressure, discolored nasal discharge, post- nasal drainage... Etc.

Question 5

what are the indications you may have sinusitis?

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Sinusitis: Sinusitis has many symptoms including facial pain and pressure, teeth pain, nasal congestion, cough, sore throat, fevers and chills, and also ear pain.

Question 6

is sinusitis contagious?

Accepted Answer

No: Sinusitis is a bacterial infection. If it was caused by a viral upper respiratory infection (cold) then that is what would be contagious.

Question 7

what is chronic sinusitis?

Accepted Answer

Chronic inflammation: The lining to the sinuses is specialized to produce mucous. There are also microscopic "hair cells" called cilia that move the mucous to the sinus opening so it can drain. Chronic sinusitis is injury to the sinus lining (repeat infections or one long one) that damages the sinuses ability to do what it normally does. This promotes infection and blockage. Pain and stuffiness result.

Question 8

can fungus cause sinusitis?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Fungus infection is one (of several) cause of chronic sinusitis.

Question 9

is sphenoid sinusitis dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Can be: Your sphenoidal sinuses are right behind your eyes and infection there can form an abscess and has potential to effect your vision.  However abscessed  sinuses whereever can get abscessed and effect your brain.  Be a source of encephalitis or menningitis.

Question 10

headache and also i have sinusitis?

Accepted Answer

The headache: may be related to a sinusitis. Have you been evaluated to determine if your condition requires antibiotics or not. ?

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