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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

What Is A Sinus Infection

Steroid nasal sprays relieve sinus infections

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. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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...you suggest for sinus headaches or even possibly sinus infections? I've been suffering from... Read more »

Health Guide

Sinus Headache or Migraine?
...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... Read more »
Cockroach Allergies
...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... 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: 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: Causes
...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... Read more »

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Medications

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This medication is used for the temporary relief of runny/stuffy nose and other symptoms (e.g., ear... Read more »

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Budesonide is used to prevent and reduce symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by... Read more »

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This medication is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis that has not improved with other drugs... Read more »

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Guaifenesin/pseudoephedrine is used for the temporary relief of nose/sinus/ear congestion and cough... Read more »

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This combination product is used to temporarily treat cough and stuffy nose symptoms caused by the... Read more »

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New Sinus Relief With a Balloon
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PALO ALTO, Calif. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Spring is here, and with the new season comes allergies ... and sinus problems. Nearly 40 million... Read summary »

Mice Help Treat Sinusitis
August 14, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Some stuffy nosed mice may help doctors treat humans with sinus conditions. An estimated 31 million Americans suffer with... Read summary »

Sinus Surgery Worth the Effort
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(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? People who elect to have endoscopic sinus surgery to relieve the pain and suffering associated with chronic rhinosinusitis can... Read summary »

Steroid concoction may ease sinusitis
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. Read summary »

Hidden Heart Disease Impacts Endurance Athletes
July 13, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- There are a few endurance athletes for whom regular athletic training will increase the risk of cardiac arrhythmias and even... Read summary »