Tips to Alleviate Your Continuing Sinusitis Problems

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TIPS TO ALLEVIATE YOUR CONTINUING SINUSITIS
PROBLEMS
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Are you suffering from sinus problems for days
i.e. chronic sinusitis?
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Sinusitis is among the most common medical
conditions requiring treatment every year in the
USA.
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Sinus infections affect about 40 million people
in our country.
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Experts offer some tips about how sinusitis is
diagnosed and that could stop it right there.
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1. What to expect at your appointment
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Because the symptoms of sinus infections overlap
with other conditions, seeing an ENT specialist
will help narrow down a diagnosis.
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Note down all of your symptoms so you come
prepared for your appointment.
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Your sinusitis doctor will go over your medical
history with you to further understand if you
have a history of allergies or any past
conditions.
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2. Watch your symptoms
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Acute Sinusitis is inflammation of the tissue
lining your nose and sinuses and is often caused
by a virus or bacterial infection.
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On top of the stuffy head, runny nose and
sneezing, you could also have pain in your face
and teeth and discolored drainage.
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3. Give it time and treat as needed
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Acute sinusitis typically goes away on its own in
seven to 10 days. Your doctor may prescribe
antibiotics if the sinusitis lasts longer.
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The doctor may also perform an allergy test if
they suspect your sinusitis is a result of
allergies.
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Chronic sinusitis is different and treating it
requires more time and patience.
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4. Use over-the-counter drugs with caution
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Decongestant sprays and drops may relieve your
symptoms for a short time, but sometimes they do
more harm than good.
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You may also benefit from nasal irrigation like a
Neti pot, which rinses pollutants out of nasal
tissue.
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5. Balloon Sinuplasty is an option
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If the treatments above are not effective, or if
nasal polyps develop and block sinus drainage,
balloon sinuplasty could be inevitable.
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