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Can A Sinus Infection Cause A Neck Ache?
- Sinusitis - Treatment for Acute Sinusitis
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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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Sinusitis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Sinusitis refers to inflammation of the sinuses that occurs with a viral, bacterial, or fungal infection.See also: Chronic sinusitisAlternative... Read more »
Sinusitis: Causes
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
CausesBacteria are the most common direct cause of acute sinusitis. (Other organisms might be the infecting cause in less common cases.) The ability... Read more »
Sinusitis: Complications
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Symptoms Suggesting a Bacterial InfectionSinus symptoms are very common during a cold or the flu, but in most cases they are due to the effects of... Read more »
Sinusitis: Treatment for Chronic Sinusitis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
DecongestantsDecongestants are drugs that help reduce nasal congestion. They are available in both pill and nasal spray forms. However, decongestants... Read more »
Muscle aches
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Muscle pain; Myalgia; Pain - musclesHome CareFor muscle pain from overuse or injury, rest that body part and take acetaminophen or ibuprofen. Apply... Read more »
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