Sinusitis
If you are affected by sinusitis, you probably know where your sinuses are, lying in the bones around the nose. Sinusitis occurs when your sinuses become inflamed, sometimes after you come down with a virus or bacterial infection. You might have sinusitis if you develop a fever, cough, nasal congestion, or postnasal drip at the same time. Sometimes sinusitis can make your head hurt, or make your sinuses feel sore. Some people with sinusitis also have problems with allergies. Talk to your doctor about treatment for sinusitis. Prescription and over-the-counter medications can help you with your symptoms.
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- Q What should I think about if I have an endoscopic exam for sinusitis?
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An endoscopic sinus exam is the best method of examining the nasal passages and sinus openings because it can detect small growths in the nose (polyps) and other problems that may be missed by routine examination. Full Answer
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- Q Why may I need an endoscopic exam for sinusitis?
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An endoscopic sinus exam may be used if: The diagnosis of sinusitis is still in doubt after performing x-rays or a CT scan. Initial medical treatment of sinusitis has failed to solve the problem. Surgery is being considered. An endoscopic sinus... Full Answer
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- Q What is an endoscopic exam for sinusitis?
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An endoscopic sinus exam allows the doctor to see all the structures inside the nose and the sinuses. Before inserting the endoscope, the passages inside the nose are opened up with a decongestant medicine and numbed with an anesthetic. The endoscope... Full Answer
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- Q How can acupuncture treat sinusitis?
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Dr. Louise Sivak, PediatricsAcupuncture has not been shown to cure or treat any disease or condition including sinusitis. All "reports" claiming cures are anecdotal and range from fever to joint pain to asthma to cancer to urinary tract infection to heart failure. No one... Full Answer
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- Q Can using a neti pot be effective for sinusitis?
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Stacy Wiegman, PharmacyUsing a neti pot to rinse or clean your nasal passages can help to relieve congestion from sinusitis -- an acute or chronic infection of the sinuses that causes swelling or inflammation. By using a neti pot to rinse out your nasal passages with saline... Full Answer
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- Q What are the risks of a traditional surgery for sinusitis?
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Serious risks of a traditional surgery for sinusitis include: Heavy bleeding Leakage of the fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord Inflammation of the membrane that covers the brain (meningitis) Blindness Death Full Answer
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- Q Why may I need a traditional surgery for sinusitis?
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Traditional sinus surgery may be done if: Medications have failed to cure chronic sinusitis. Endoscopic surgery is unsuccessful. There are complications related to sinusitis. Full Answer
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- Q What should I expect after having a traditional surgery for sinusitis?
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Recovery from traditional surgery for sinusitis may involve: Packing the nose with gauze to absorb blood and other drainage. The packing may be changed several times a day or left in place for a few days. Using saltwater nasal washes (saline lavage... Full Answer
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- Q What can happen if chronic sinus symptoms are untreated?
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When you allow chronic sinus symptoms to hang around and don't bother to treat them, you risk more than the cost of a box of Kleenex and a few nights of sleep. In addition to a blocked schnoz, you could be facing: Pain -- from sinus headaches... Full Answer
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- Q Are all headaches sinusitis?
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Dr. David Fiore, Family MedicineNot all headaches are sinusitis. In addition to sinus causes, there are several other causes of headaches, including migraines, tension headaches, and cluster headaches. Also, sinusitis doesn't necessarily cause headaches, but they are common due... Full Answer
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