Relieving Stuffy Nose
Health Encyclopedia: Sinusitis Chronic
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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Health Guide
Taste: impaired
...the taste problem is due to allergies or sinusitis, the doctor may give you medicine to relieve the stuffy nose. If a medicine you are taking is to blame, your doctor may recommend that you change... Read more »Nasal congestion
...nose; Stuffy nose Prevention Read more »Nasal congestion
Nose - congested; Congested nose; Stuffy nose Home Care To relieve a runny or stuffy nose, the following over-the-counter medicines may help: ... Read more »Allergies
...symptoms. (Eye drop versions are available for itchy, bloodshot eyes.) Decongestants can help relieve a stuffy nose. However, nasal spray decongestants should not be used for more than several... Read more »Adenoid removal
...problem. Convalescence Complete recovery takes about 1 week. While healing, the child may have a stuffy nose, nasal drainage, and a sore throat. Soft foods and cool drinks may help... Read more »Images
Medications
...combination product is used to temporarily treat cough and stuffy nose symptoms caused by the... Read more »
...medication is used for the temporary relief of runny/stuffy nose and other symptoms (e.g., ear... Read more »
...combination medication is used to temporarily treat runny/stuffy nose and other symptoms (e.g.,... Read more »
...combination medication is used to temporarily treat runny/stuffy nose and other symptoms (e.g.,... Read more »
...medication is used to temporarily treat coughing, stuffy nose, and chest congestion symptoms... Read more »
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