Sunday, October, 25, 2009
What Is A Sinus Infection
October 02, 2008
Steroid nasal sprays such as Flonase, Nasonex, and Rhinocort may
relieve the symptoms of sinus infections, new research suggests.
Sinus infections, which can be worsened by allergy symptoms, are
typically treated with antibiotics. But researchers say adding a
steroid spray to antibiotic treatment may relieve symptoms more
quickly.
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Expert & Community Posts
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...you suggest for sinus headaches or even possibly sinus infections? I've been suffering from...
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Health Guide
...symptoms of Migraine. The most effective Migraine medications are triptans. Unless there are signs of a
sinus infection, antibiotics should not be prescribed. More than 35 million Americans...
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...cockroach allergy. Also likely to have it are people with a chronic stuffy nose, skin rash, constant
sinus infection, repeat ear infection and asthma. Cockroach allergy is a problem among people...
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...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...
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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...
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...the sinuses. This creates a hospitable environment for bacterial growth, which is the direct cause of
sinus infection. In fact, rhinitis is the precursor to sinusitis in so many cases that expert...
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Medications
This medication is used for the temporary relief of runny/stuffy nose and other symptoms (e.g., ear... Read more »
Budesonide is used to prevent and reduce symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by... Read more »
This medication is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis that has not improved with other drugs... Read more »
Guaifenesin/pseudoephedrine is used for the temporary relief of nose/sinus/ear congestion and cough... Read more »
This combination product is used to temporarily treat cough and stuffy nose symptoms caused by the... Read more »
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March 18, 2009
A steroid nasal wash can help reduce symptoms of chronic sinusitis without affecting adrenal gland function, according to a small U.S. study.
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