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A procedure called "sinus transillumination" may, or may not, also be helpful. Using a flashlight pressed up against the skin of the cheek, the practitioner will look in the patient's open mouth.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoViral rhinitis is diagnosed based on symptoms. Symptoms that last longer than a week may require further testing to rule out a secondary bacterial infection, or an allergy.
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∙ 13y agoBacterial infections can usually be identified from a laboratory culture of the patient's nasal discharge.
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Can you use amoxicillin for bacterial infections?
Yes, they can cure bacterial infections but they cannot cure viruses. :)
List of bacterial infections?
Type "List of Bacterial Infections" into Google. Quicker and easier ;)
What are used to fight bacterial infections?
Antibiotics
Does azithromycin help with a severe cold or flu?
No. Antibiotics do not help viral infections such as the cold or flu. Antibiotics are specifically for helping with treatment of bacterial infections or for preventing bacterial infections and do nothing to an inanimate virus.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of treating bacterial infections?
none
Does zithromax treat bacterial infections?
Zithromax treats susceptible bacterial infections.
Does levaquin cure bacterial infections?
It is levofloxacin. It is effective against many bacterial infections.
List of bacterial infections?
Type "List of Bacterial Infections" into Google. Quicker and easier ;)
Can you use amoxicillin for bacterial infections?
Yes, they can cure bacterial infections but they cannot cure viruses. :)
Are all bacterial infections non contagious and viral infections contagious?
Both bacterial infections and viral infections can be contagious or not contagious. Some viral infections are not spread from human to human or are only rarely spread that way. TB is a contagious bacterial infection.
Can gentamicin injections be used for bacterial infection?
Yes, Gentamicin is effective against bacterial infections. However, gent is not used for all bacterial infections.
What is Cephalex?
Cephalexin is typically used to treat bacterial infections and prevent heart valve infections. Bacterial infections that cephalexin can treat are sinus infections, irritations of the prostate, and skin infections (like cellulitis). Cephalexin is used for infants and children to treat the same infections seen in adults. It may also be given to people who are allergic to penicillin.Treatment of bacterial infectionsPrevention of heart valve infections (bacterial endocarditis).
Name 10 antibiotics and diseases they cure?
10 antibiotics and the diseases they treat are: 1. Ampicillin - Treats bacterial infections such as Gonorrhea, E.coli, Salmonella, etc. 2. Doxycycline - Treats bacterial infections such as Penumonia, other respiratory infections, Lyme Disease, Acne, etc. 3. Clindamycin - Treats bacterial infections such as infections of the lungs, skin, blood, female reproductive organs, etc. 4. Ceftriaxone (Rocephin) - Treats bacterial infections such as Meningitis. 5. Tetracycline - Treats bacterial infections such as Acne, Urinary Tract Infections, STDs, etc. 6. Azithromycin - Treats bacterial infections such as Bronchitis, Pneumonia, STDs, etc. 7. Cephalexin - Treats bacterial infections such as Pneumonia; Urinary Tract, Bone, Skin or Ear infections. 8. Erythromycin - Treats bacterial infections such as Bronchitis, Diphtheria, Pertussis, etc. 9. Minocycline - Treats bacterial infections such as Bronchitis, Acne, STDs, etc. 10. Trimethoprim/sulfamethozazole - Combination antibiotics that are commonly used to treat bacterial infections such as Urinary Tract Infections, Bronchitis, and types of Pneumonia.
What are FOUR types of infections?
viral and bacterial
How is Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome diagnosed?
Increased susceptibility to infections, eczema, and excessive bleeding are the hallmarks of WAS, although the symptoms can vary significantly
Which cell will respond whether you have viral infection or bacterial infection?
bacterial..you can't really cure viral infections, only bacterial infections..hence anti-bacterial as antibiotics for a bacterial infection
What can protect you from bacterial diseases?
This is going to sound simple, and it probably is. Wash your hands. That's the first line of defense against bacterial infections, and spreading bacterial infections.
