Decongestants are drugs that help reduce nasal congestion. They are available in both pill and nasal spray forms. However, decongestants will not cure sinusitis. Nasal decongestants may actually worsen sinusitis by increasing sinus inflammation. Due to the lack of evidence for the benefit of nasal decongestants in treating sinusitis, the FDA ruled ordered manufacturers of over-the-counter (OTC) nasal decongestant products to remove from their labeling all references to...
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General Treatment ApproachesThe primary objectives for treatment of sinusitis are reduction of swelling, eradication of infection, draining of the... Read more »
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Facial swelling is the build-up of fluid in the tissues of the face. Swelling may also affect the neck and upper arms. Alternative Names ... Read more »
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Skin redness or inflammation; Skin lesion; Rubor; Skin rash; Erythema Home Care Most simple rashes will improve with gentle skin care... Read more »
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Acute intermittent porphyria; Hereditary coproporphyria; Congenital erythropoietic porphyria; Erythropoietic protoporphyriaSymptomsPorphyrias involve... Read more »
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Swelling is the enlargement of organs, skin, or other body parts. It is caused by a buildup of fluid in the tissues. The extra fluid can lead to a... Read more »