Question 1

i'm starting to feel a sinus infection coming on what can i do?

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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 2

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 3

how should i cure a sinus infection?

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Viral or bacterial: Most sinus infections are viral and will resolve with or without treatment.  Fluids, analgesics and tincture of time.  Serious bacterial sinus infections need to be evaluated by a physician and may need scans/cultures to appropriately treat.  See your doctor is you have significant sinus pain, fever, visual changes, dental pain, ear pain, or other concerns.

Question 4

why do i always have sinus infection?

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? Allergist: A lot of 'sinus' may be due to allergy. If an ENT doesn't find a definite abnormality, a trip to an allergist might be in order.

Question 5

can this mean i have a sinus infection?

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Can what mean you: Have a sinus infection. Symptoms from sinusitis may include: headache and tenderness / pain near forehead, eyes, cheeks or nose. There may be yellow/ green discharge nasal discharge.  Fever, fatigue, earache ; nasal congestion are common.

Question 6

what can i do to fight a sinus infection ?

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Depends: Sometimes "sinus infection" is actually just the common cold, which is managed symptomatically with decongestants and analgesics.  A true sinus infection is diagnosed by having sinus tenderness/pain and purulent nasal discharge of ten days duration.  This is often treated with antibiotics in addition to symptomatic care.

Question 7

severe sinus infection, help what do i do?

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See your PCP NOW!: Go to your doctor asap. Serious sinus infections are no laughing matter.

Question 8

what meds can i take for a sinus infection?

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Nasal saline spray: Many sinus infections are viral. Over-the-counter medications can make you more comfortable, like anti-inflammatory meds (aspirin, ibuprofen, etc) and decongestants (puedoephedrine).  Steam and nasal irrigation can help.  If your symptoms worsen or persist for more than 7-10 days, you may need antibiotics for a bacterial infection.

Question 9

i wish to know what can i do for sinus infection?

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Need Antibiotics: Sinuses are air filled spaces that surround the nasal cavity, if infection gets in theses cavities than you have sinus infection.If you have sinus infection you need to see your doctor to make sure you have sinus infection and if so, you will need to be treated with proper course of antibiotics.So consult your doctor.

Question 10

what can i do to make my sinus infection go away?

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Otc meds help: Sinus symptoms can be from pressure in the sinus cavities. Allergies, viruses and bacteria can trigger these problems. Antihistamines/ leukotrine inhibitors are for allergies and decongestants for fluid built up help. Netti pot flush am and pm help prevent this for people with long term problems.  See your doctor if you have had a sinus infection for more than 10 days or  elivate blood pressure.

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