Decongestants are drugs that help reduce nasal congestion. They are available in both pill and nasal spray forms. However, decongestants will not cure sinusitis. Nasal decongestants may actually worsen sinusitis by increasing sinus inflammation. Due to the lack of evidence for the benefit of nasal decongestants in treating sinusitis, the FDA ruled ordered manufacturers of over-the-counter (OTC) nasal decongestant products to remove from their labeling all references to...
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Chronic sinus infection; Chronic sinusitis Symptoms Symptoms may last for 3 months or more. Headache (in the... Read more »
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When To Call A Professional If your symptoms are not getting better after several days, or if you develop a fever or a brown or green discharge, you... Read more »
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General Treatment ApproachesThe primary objectives for treatment of sinusitis are reduction of swelling, eradication of infection, draining of the... Read more »
Many people self diagnose themselves or are even told by doctors that some of their headaches, especially those that are accompanied by facial pain... Read more »