A 32-year-old member asked:
What commonly causes a sinus infection, and is it preventable?
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Dr. Colin Kerranswered
Family Medicine 46 years experience
Cause of sinus inf: For most people who get acute sinusitis it is caused by inflammation and thickening of the mucous membranes which block the very small openings of the sinuses and causes back of fluid, which is a great place for germs to grow. By far the most common causes are the ordinary cold and allergies. Regular sinus rinsing is probably the best preventive treatment.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Can acinetobacter cause a sinus infection?
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Dr. Charles Colemananswered
27 years experience
Yes, : An infection can be caused by any bacteria that is in a place where it's not normal flora and/ or in increased number greater than normal.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Can salsa cause a sinus infection?
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Dr. Alen Cohenanswered
ENT - Head & Neck Surgery 16 years experience
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.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
What causes rid of a sinus infection?
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Dr. Sanford Archeranswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 40 years experience
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.
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A 18-year-old male asked:
Can sinus infection cause seizures?
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Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Stress can trigger: A seizure in susceptible individuals. Those seizure patients that comply with their treatment routine & have good medicine levels should be able to tolerate most simple stresses like a fever or a sinus infection. Breakthrough during a simple infection calls for a revision in the treatment plan.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
What is the cause of a sinus infection?
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Dr. Rishi Kumaranswered
Anesthesiology 10 years experience
Bacterial vs. Viral: Typically bacterial or viral in origin. Viruses tend to resolve on their own in a few days (think of the common cold) whereas bacterial infections persist longer than a week and/or there's a "double-worsening" where one starts to feel better, and then the symptoms relapse. Antibiotics like Azithromycin and Augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) are used to treat bacterial sinus infections.
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