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A sinus infection, also known as sinusitis, can be caused by either a viral or bacterial infection and can be acute (short-term) or chronic (long-lasting). The treatment for a sinus infection may vary depending on the cause and severity of the infection. Here are some general steps to consider if you suspect you have a sinus infection:
Consult a Healthcare Provider:
Rest and Hydration:
Pain and Fever Management:
Nasal Saline Irrigation:
Nasal Decongestants:
Antibiotics (If Bacterial):
Avoid Triggers:
Warm Compress:
Steam Inhalation:
Surgery (in Some Cases):
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∙ 18y agoSinus infections usually occur when sinuses become blocked, making the warm, moist, mucus-filled sinus cavity a perfect medium in which viruses or bacteria can grow. Although neither a cold nor an allergy flare-up causes sinus infections, there is a link. These conditions may cause inflammation in the sinus cavity and prevent sinuses from draining properly. This blockage can potentially lead to congestion and infection. It's important, therefore, to notify your doctor when cold or allergy symptoms seem to hang on longer than usual (7-10 days).
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∙ 13y agoWell I sympathize with you for having a sinus infection, not a nice thing to have at all.
There are many remedies to combat sinus infections such as Hepar Sulph it is used to treat the discharge of thick, green mucus that's associated with sinus infections. Pulsatilla is good for the pain and Silica is good if it is allergy associated. So as you can see a little more info would be needed to give a correct remedy. But if you dont have the money to go and see a homeopath, Hepar Sulph would be a good place to start.
Hope this helps.
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∙ 11y agoOne of the causes of sinus infections is consuming dairy products. Dairy thickens mucous and creates mucous overload. Sinus passages get clogged and infection sets in.
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∙ 13y agoA sinus infection is generally cleared up by antibiotics.
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∙ 11y agoyour nose hurts and under your eyes stings
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∙ 10y agoKeep your sinus cavity clear using a sterile saline solution. You should avois nose sprays except for saline solutions.
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∙ 15y agoUse sinus rinse
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∙ 11y agoantibiotics saline mist
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What words have the root sinus?
sinus infection
Can dicloxacillin be used to treat a sinus infection?
Sinus infection is due to viral, bacterial or fungal infection. Dicloxacillin can very much be prescribed to treat a sinus infection caused by staphylococcus bacteria.
Can you take suprax with a sinus infection?
Will suprax use for sinus infection
Can you wash your hair if you have a sinus infection?
Yes it is perfectly acceptable to wash your hair when you have a sinus infection.
Can nose bleed cause sinus infection?
Yes sinus infection causes nose bleed.
Can you catch a sinus infection from kissing?
well depends what kind of sinus
What is the condition of sinus inflammation and congestion called?
A sinus infection, or sinusitis.
What problems can a sinus infection lead to?
The sinus infection itself might not even be an infection but could be the sign of a worse illness, so if the conditions that you think are a sinus infection dont go away you need to get it checked out as it could be due to pressure in the skull.
Sinus pressure causes ear Pain?
If you have chronic sinus for many months,your sinus infection spreads to eustachian tube.When you have the infection in eustachian tube,then obviously you will get ear pain.For chronic sinus,better you get surgery(Functional Endoscopic sinus surgey).
Who can get a Sinus Infection?
People with noses.
Can a horse get a sinus infection?
Yep.
Is sinus infection conatgious?
Yes.
