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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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Shingles and Chickenpox (Varicella-Zoster Virus): Complications

...include:A persistent or recurrent high feverRedness, pain, and swelling in the skin and the tissue beneathPneumonia. Pneumonia is suspected if coughing and abnormally rapid breathing develop in... Read more »

Pneumonia: Prognosis

PrognosisMore than a million people are hospitalized each year for pneumonia, making it the third most frequent reason for hospitalizations (births are first and heart disease is second). Although... Read more »

Colds and the Flu: Medications

...not effective against influenza B.Neither has proven to reduce the risk for complications, including pneumonia and bronchitis.Side Effects. Both agents occasionally cause nausea, vomiting,... Read more »

Ear Infections: Home Remedies

Home RemediesCareful monitoring of the child's condition (watchful waiting) along with home remedies and common over the counter cold medicines may be a viable alternative to antibiotic treatment for... Read more »

Pneumonia: Symptoms

General Symptoms. The symptoms of bacterial pneumonia develop abruptly and typically include:A single episode of shaking chills followed by feverChest pain on the side of lung infection --... Read more »

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