How is sinusitis treated?
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Johns Hopkins Medicine answered:Depending on the patient's situation, sinusitis can be resolved either medically or surgically. Medical therapy includes sinonasal irrigation, antibiotics, and nasal steroids. These treatments are often combined with other therapies to improve or eliminate sinonasal symptoms. In some patients, however, the sinusitis persists, despite the medications, and the chronic inflammation could cause severe nasal polyps to develop. Surgery is often necessary to relieve the symptoms.
Helpful? 1 person found this helpfulDepending on the patient's situation, sinusitis can be resolved either medically or surgically. Medical therapy includes sinonasal irrigation, antibiotics, and nasal steroids. These treatments are often combined with other therapies to improve or... More -
Dr. Audrey Chun of The Mount Sinai Medical Center answered:Antibiotics are sometimes necessary to treat sinusitis, but there are steps you can take to ease the symptoms. A saline nasal spray can help rinse the nasal passages -- you might also want to consider using a bulb syringe or neti pot to rinse your sinuses. Steam inhalation also can loosen mucus and help it to drain. There are over-the-counter oral and spray decongestants (such as Sudafed or Afrin) that can help, but it's important to check with your doctor before using these as they may have side effects or interact with other medications. You also should avoid using the nasal sprays for any longer than recommended as they can cause severe rebound congestion.Helpful? 1 person found this helpfulAntibiotics are sometimes necessary to treat sinusitis, but there are steps you can take to ease the symptoms. A saline nasal spray can help rinse the nasal passages -- you might also want to consider using a bulb syringe or neti pot to rinse... More -
HealthCorps answered:First, confirm that you have sinusitis and not allergies or another medical condition.
If you do have sinusitis, try to rest, since your body needs adequate energy to fight off infections. Drinking warm fluids can help, and so can humidity from a warm shower. Consider gargling with salt water, which can help to sooth a throat sore, caused by the post nasal drip that sometimes accompanies sinusitis. Rinsing your nasal passages with a saline (salt) solution can ease the congestion.
Use over-the-counter remedies such as antihistamines cautiously, since their drying effect can be a tradeoff for side effects such as drowsiness, dry eyes, and urinary retention. Antihistamines can also worsen narrow angle glaucoma, a serious eye condition.
Helpful? 1 person found this helpfulFirst, confirm that you have sinusitis and not allergies or another medical condition. If you do have sinusitis, try to rest, since your body needs adequate energy to fight off infections. Drinking warm fluids can help, and so can humidity... More -
Dr. Larry Chiaramonte answered:When rhinitis or other congestion is accompanied by poor sinus drainage, it can be compounded by bacterial infection. The condition is called sinusitis. If there is an allergic component it will be treated with antihistamines and anti-inflammatories to promote drainage. The bacterial infection will probably be treated with antibiotics.
When rhinitis or other congestion is accompanied by poor sinus drainage, it can be compounded by bacterial infection. The condition is called sinusitis. If there is an allergic component it will be treated with antihistamines and... More
