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Thursday, October, 29, 2009

Is Mucinex Used For Sinusitis

Health Encyclopedia: Sinusitis Causes

Causes


Bacteria are the most common direct cause of acute sinusitis. (Other organisms might be the infecting agents in less common cases.) The ability of bacteria or otherorganismsto infect the sinuses, however, must first be set up by conditions that create a favorable environment in the sinus cavities. Sinusitis is most often an acute condition, which is self-limiting and treatable. In some cases, however, the inflammation in the sinuses persists or is chronic do begin with. The causes for such...

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Health Guide

Sinusitis: Introduction
The skull contains a number of air-filled spaces called sinuses. They perform the following functions:Reduce the weight of the skullProvide insulation for the skullProvide resonance for... Read more »
Sinusitis: Diagnosis
...nasal obstruction and congestion. The conditions often occur together. People with allergies and no sinus infection may have:Thin, clear, and runny nasal dischargeItchy nose, eyes, or throat (do... Read more »
Sinusitis: Symptoms
...and pain or pressure in specific areas in the face -- eyes may be red, bulging or painful eyes if the sinus infection occurs around the eyes; in some cases, patients may also have double vision... Read more »
Sinusitis: Treatment for Chronic Sinusitis
...SinusitisChronic sinusitis is often the result of damage to the mucous membrane from a past, untreated acute sinus infection. The aerobic and anaerobic bacteria present in chronic sinusitis are... Read more »
Sinusitis: Treatment for Acute Sinusitis
...reduces antibiotic use and the occurrence of acute exacerbations. Patients in the study had 72% fewer sinus infections, a 69% improvement in breathing, and they reduced medication usage by more... Read more »

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