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Imitrex Cured My Sinus Problem
Chronic sinus infection; Chronic sinusitis
Treatment
The goal of treatment is to cure the infection and make symptoms go away.
Antibiotics may be given if the infection is caused by bacteria. Antibiotic treatment usually takes 3 to 4 weeks.
Oral decongestants, pills taken by mouth that help relieve a stuffy nose, are sometimes used. Nasal sprays (topical steroids) may help relieve symptoms of chronic sinusitis that are due to allergies.
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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 »
Imitrex Oral Precautions and Side Effects
Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: SUMATRIPTAN TABLET - ORAL Pronounced: (sue-muh-TRIP-tan) Side Effects Flushing, sensations of... Read more »
Sinusitis: chronic
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Chronic sinusitis is inflammation of the air-filled spaces (sinuses) behind the forehead, cheeks, and eyes, which continues for a long time or keeps... Read more »
Sinusitis: chronic
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Sinusitis: chronic
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Chronic sinus infection; Chronic sinusitis Symptoms Symptoms may last for 3 months or more. Headache (in the... Read more »
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