Primary Sinusitis
- Sinusitis - Treatment for Acute Sinusitis
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Complications
- Symptoms
Treatment
General Treatment Approaches
The primary objectives for treatment of sinusitis are reduction of swelling, eradication of infection, draining of the sinuses, and ensuring that the sinuses remain open. Fewer than half of patients reporting symptoms of sinusitis need aggressive treatment. Home remedies can be very useful.
Treatment of Acute Sinusitis.
- Support treatment with saline nasal irrigation, steam inhalations, good hydration, and decongestants are appropriate for a minimum of 7 - 10...
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