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Why do sinusitis sufferers have poor sleep and how they can improve it? using aitihistamines?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Sinusitus: use saline, sinus rinses before bedtime, use a vaporizer, and sleep with several pillows

Answered 10/9/2014

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