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Chronic Sinusitis Cured

Health Encyclopedia: Sinusitis Chronic

Alternative Names

Chronic sinus infection; Chronic sinusitis

Treatment

The goal of treatment is to cure the infection and make symptoms go away.

Antibiotics may be given if the infection is caused by bacteria. Antibiotic treatment usually takes 3 to 4 weeks.

Oral decongestants, pills taken by mouth that help relieve a stuffy nose, are sometimes used. Nasal sprays (topical steroids) may help relieve symptoms of chronic sinusitis that are due to allergies.

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Expert & Community Posts

Decongestant Nasal Sprays: Beware of Addiction

By James Thompson, MD , Health Expert

Over-the-counter nasal sprays provide quick relief to millions of Americans suffering from a stuffy... Read more »

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 »

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 »

I've become so spoiled!

By Teri Robert , Health Expert

Monday was an UGH day. I awoke with a Migraine accompanied by a lot of sinus area pain. Of... Read more »

Managing Life with Migraines Teleconference Registration Still Open for This Sunday April 26th

By MAGNUM, the National Migraine Assoc. , Health Expert

Just like the New Point Comfort Lighthouse did in Maryland, guiding souls to safety on the... Read more »

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Health Guide

Sinusitis: chronic

Chronic sinusitis is inflammation of the air-filled spaces (sinuses) behind the forehead, cheeks, and eyes, which continues for a long time or keeps coming back. See also:... Read more »

Sinusitis: chronic

Chronic sinus infection; Chronic sinusitis Prevention Using decongestants when you have an upper respiratory infection may reduce your risk of... Read more »

Sinusitis: Treatment for Chronic Sinusitis

for Chronic SinusitisDetermining and Treating any Underlying Conditions. A thorough diagnostic work-up should be performed to rule out any underlying conditions, including but not limited... Read more »

Sinusitis: Causes

...however, the inflammation in the sinuses persists or is chronic do begin with. The causes for such chronic sinusitis cases are sometimes unclear.Conditions That Cause Acute SinusitisThe typical... 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 »

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Mice Help Treat Sinusitis

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

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 »

Clinical trial: SinuNase for headache and congestion from CS

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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

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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 »

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