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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Chronic Sinus Infection

Health Encyclopedia: Sinusitis Chronic

Alternative Names

Chronic sinus infection; Chronic sinusitis


Prevention

Using decongestants when you have an upper respiratory infection may reduce your risk of developing sinusitis. However, decongestant nasal sprays should only be used for short periods of time, or they can make congestion worse. This is called rebound congestion or rhinitis medicamentosa.


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Expert & Community Posts

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Managing Life with Migraines Teleconference Registration Still Open for This Sunday April 26th
By MAGNUM, the National Migraine Assoc. , Health Expert

...with Migraine disease, chronic fatigue syndrome and chronic sinus infections.    To read the... Read more »

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Study Shows Intravenous Nutrient Therapy Improves Fibromyalgia Symptoms
By Karen Lee Richards , Health Expert

...muscle spasm, upper respiratory tract infections, chronic sinusitis, seasonal allergic rhinitis,... Read more »

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Live from The Mayo Clinic, Day 2: Cancer Vixen Gets a "Skullshot" and a Nasal Endoscopy
By Cancer Vixen , Health Expert

...have the heart to tell me, just as I thought, I have chronic sinusitis. Now, I know you're... Read more »

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Allergies, Cold, Sinusitis, Flu -- Which Is It?
By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert

...and feel lousy overall, or notice bad breath.   Chronic sinusitis is harder to diagnose. It has... Read more »

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Asthma: Linked to the Nose, Throat and Stomach?
By James Thompson, MD , Health Expert

...These include: allergic rhinitis (allergy testing), chronic sinusitis (cat-scan of the sinuses),... Read more »

Health Guide

Sinusitis: chronic
......prevent chronic sinusitis from returning. Support Groups Expectations (prognosis) Chronic sinus infections can usually be cured, but may require extended treatment. ... Read more »
Sinusitis: chronic
...continues for a long time or keeps coming back. See also: Sinusitis Alternative Names Chronic sinus infection; Chronic sinusitis Causes, incidence, and risk... Read more »
Nasal polyps
...obstruction. A runny nose is common. Polyps are seen with asthma, allergic rhinitis (hay fever), chronic sinus infections, and cystic fibrosis. About one in four people with cystic fibrosis have... Read more »
Sinusitis: chronic
Chronic sinus infection; Chronic sinusitis Symptoms Symptoms may last for 3 months or more. Headache (in the front of the head or... Read more »
Sinusitis: Surgery
...and drainage to aid healing.Candidates for the Procedure.FESS may be a good choice for people with chronic sinusitis associated with structural abnormalities. In one study, the best results were... Read more »

Related News

New Sinus Relief With a Balloon
May 05, 2008

PALO ALTO, Calif. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Spring is here, and with the new season comes allergies ... and sinus problems. Nearly 40 million... Read summary »

Mice Help Treat Sinusitis
August 14, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Some stuffy nosed mice may help doctors treat humans with sinus conditions. An estimated 31 million Americans suffer with... Read summary »

Clinical trial: SinuNase for headache and congestion from CS
October 02, 2008

This is a study to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of SinuNase versus placebo in the treatment of headache and congestion from chronic... Read summary »

Steroid concoction may ease sinusitis
March 18, 2009

A steroid nasal wash can help reduce symptoms of chronic sinusitis without affecting adrenal gland function, according to a small U.S. study. Read summary »

Steroid nasal wash may ease sinusitis
March 30, 2009

Chronic sinusitis--a frustrating and painful disorder that affects up to 14 percent of Americans--may be eased with a steroid nasal wash, a small... Read summary »