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Health Encyclopedia: Sinusitis Treatment For Acute Sinusitis

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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...flu-like symptoms, called oculo-respiratory syndrome, which include cough, wheezing, tightness in the chest, sore throat, or a combination. Such symptoms tend to occur 2 - 24 hours after the... Read more »
Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease: Diseases with Similar Symptoms
...urinate are common symptoms and may occur before an asthma attack begins. Some people first experience chest tightness or pain or a nonproductive cough that is not associated with wheezing. Chest... Read more »
Pneumonia: Symptoms
...pneumonia develop abruptly and typically include:A single episode of shaking chills followed by feverChest pain on the side of lung infection -- severe abdominal pain sometimes occurs in people... Read more »
Sinusitis: Highlights
...postnasal drip (also called upper airway cough syndrome). New guidelines from the American College of Chest Physicians recommend:Adults should not use over-the-counter (OTC) expectorants or cough... Read more »
Asthma Signs and Symptoms in Children
...reduced lung function.Coughing. In some people, the first symptom of asthma is a nonproductive cough.Chest tightness or pain. Initial chest tightness without any other symptoms may be an early... Read more »

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