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Health Encyclopedia: Sinusitis Treatment For Acute Sinusitis
- Sinusitis - Treatment for Acute Sinusitis
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Treatment for Acute Sinusitis
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. Less than half of patients reporting symptoms of sinusitis need aggressive treatment. Home remedies can be very useful.
Hydration
Home remedies that open and hydrate sinuses may, indeed, be the only treatment necessary for mild sinusitis that is not accompanied by signs of acute infection.
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Health Guide
Sinusitis: Highlights
...prescribed.Surgery is a last resort.New Cough GuidelinesPatients with sinusitis sometimes take cough medicines to treat cough caused by postnasal drip (also called upper airway cough syndrome).... Read more »Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease: Diseases with Similar Symptoms
...The cough it causes typically lasts for about a week to 10 days. In about half of patients, however, coughing can last up to 3 weeks, and 25% of patients continue to cough for over 1 month.... Read more »Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease Medications
...elasticity. A clinical trial is underway.Medicines That Loosen Lung SecretionsPatients with persistent coughing and sputum often use agents that loosen secretions and help move them out of the... Read more »Pneumonia: Symptoms
...following:High feverA rapid heart rateBluish-toned (cyanotic) skinLabored and heavy breathing.Mental confusionCoughing up mucus (sputum) containing pus or bloodSymptoms in the Elderly. It is... Read more »Adult Asthma Symptoms
...risk for this effect tend to be older, female, and to have hadthe disease for a longer period of time.Coughing. In some people, the first symptom of asthma is a nonproductive cough. Some patients... Read more »Images
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