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- Also known as a Sinus Infection or Rhinosinusitis
- Can be acute, subacute or chronic
- Some symptoms include: pain or pressure in the face, stuffy or runny nose, headache, fever and cough that produces mucus
- Some treatments include: Steam to relieve nasal congestion, decongestants, pain relievers
- Prevention: Treat nasal congestion promptly, avoid people who have colds, avoid breathing dry air
- Most cases are acute only lasting up to 4 weeks
- Affects 37 million Americans every year
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Sinusitis is when your sinuses are infected or inflamed causing pain. The pain will vary depending on which part of your sinuses are affected. Also in most cases people with sinusitis have thick nasal discharge that is yellow, green or blood tinged. Most cases of acute sinusitis start with the common cold which turns into a bacterial infection.
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Disclaimer
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Sinusitis Questions
What is the best way to help with sinus pressure? 1 AnswerI can't speak for myself, but I have a friend who has frequent sinus pressure problems, and she said that the one thing that fixed the problems better than anyt... read more
How do you get rid of a sinus headache? 3 AnswersThere is no one cure all solution for sinus headaches. Because there are multiple areas where the congestion can be sealing off passages and causing pressure. ... read more
Any ideas on how to get rid of a sinus headache????? 1 AnswerFirst, make sure the headache is really a sinus headache. Headaches from other causes (tension and especially migraine headaches) can be accompanied by nasal c... read more
will cardio/strength exercise make a sinus infection take longer to go away? 1 AnswerExercise increases your immune system in the long run, but exercising while sick can lead to increased length of recovery. See below: Rest or exercise when sick... read more -
Sinusitis Discussion and Blogs
- Natural Holistic Health Blog: Healing Salt Remedy for Sinusitis
- Google Groups: Sinusitis Discussion Group
- Families.com: Sinusitis Blogs
- Topix: Sinusitis Forums
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