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If sinus infection isn't passed to one another, how do you get one to begin with? isn't it caused by germs?
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CDC.gov: The sinuses are hollow bones that drain. Allergies, the common cold, or anatomical issues can block the drainage for example of the osteomeatal complex that drains the maxillary sinuses. Then fluid and pressure can build up and brew viral bacterial or even fungal infections. Acute Bacterial Rhinosinusitis gets treated with Flonase intranasal steroid to open up and Amoxicillin/Augmentin per IDSA.
Answered 3/22/2020
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