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Treatment for an acute sinus infection
It's important to seek diagnosis and treatment for symptoms of sinusitis because, in rare cases, life-threatening complications can result from certain nasal and sinus conditions.
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Nasal blockage can result from the inflammation and swelling caused by an acute sinus infection. Acute sinusitis is treated with medicinal care first. If you have persistent, yellow-green nasal discharge and facial pain or tenderness that doesn't improve after seven days, your doctor probably will prescribe antibiotics.
Decongestants, nasal sprays, and saline drops may also be prescribed to minimize your congestion, as well as treatment at home with moist, warm air such as from a vaporizer. In addition, drinking more fluid during a sinus infection helps to thin the mucus. |
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In the vast majority of cases, acute sinusitis improves with medical therapy. In rare cases, inflammation and swelling do not improve or they may recur. Your ENT specialist will decide whether the diagnosis of chronic sinusitis is appropriate.
Remember, certain lifestyle factors—especially smoking—increase the risk of persistent sinusitis, as well as that of surgical failure if surgery is performed. Effective, long-term results following your surgery are largely dependent upon making lifestyle changes that will help your condition.
For more information on sinusitis, please visit www.sinusinfocenter.com.
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