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Sinus Infection Severe Headache
- Sinusitis - Treatment for Acute Sinusitis
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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. Fewer than half of patients reporting symptoms of sinusitis need aggressive treatment. Home remedies can be very useful.
Treatment of Acute Sinusitis.
- Support treatment with saline nasal irrigation, steam inhalations, good hydration, and decongestants are appropriate for a minimum of 7 - 10...
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Sinus Headache or Migraine?
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Headache
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Except perhaps for head colds, headaches are probably the most common human ailment. Three out of four Americans had a headache during the past year,... Read more »
Sinusitis
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Sinusitis is an inflammation of the nasal sinuses. It is usually caused by infection (bacterial or viral), but can also be caused by allergic... Read more »
Sinusitis: Complications
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Cavernous sinus thrombosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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