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Know your sinusitis corrected

What is sinusitis, types of sinusitis, its symptoms and causes as well as sinusitis treatment and prevention. Best sinusitis treatments in USA.

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Know your sinusitis corrected

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  1. Know YourSinusitis

  2. What is sinusitis? Sinusitis refers to an inflammation of membrances lining with the sinuses that may occur due to bacterial, viral or fungal infections. Sinusitis Prevalence in USA only: Number of adults diagnosed with sinusitis: 29.4 million (12.3%).

  3. What are sinuses? Sinuses are one of the hollow cavities that are present in the skull and are air filled. Healthy sinuses have no bacterial, viral or fungal infection.

  4. (1) Types of sinusitis Acute sinusitis Led by viral, fungal or bacterial infections. Contaminated from nose to sinuses. Normally subsides within 10 days. 2. Subacurte sinusitis Inflammation lasts for 1 to 2 months.

  5. (2) Types of sinusitis 3. Chronic sinusitis Led by an allergy. Acute attacks occur frequently. Last for approximately 2-3 months. 4. Recurrent sinusitis Attacks may last up to a year.

  6. Symptoms of sinusitis Coughing Nasal discharge Sneezing Stuffy nose Headache Sore throat Facial pressure High fever etc.

  7. Causes of sinusitis Air pollutants. Cold Pet danders Dust allergy Deviated nasal septum Nasal polyps Allergic reactions Some medical conditions etc..

  8. Preventing sinusitis (i) Get immediate treatment! Use - Saline sprays Nasal lubricant sprays Nasal irrigation

  9. Preventing sinusitis (ii) Avoid - Extremely dry indoor environment Irritant exposure Smoking...

  10. Sinusitis treatment (i) Acute sinusitis - Decongestants (e.g. steam inhalation, nasal drops or sprays). Antibiotics (as per prescribed, usually for 10 to 14 days).

  11. Sinusitis treatment (ii) Chronic sinusitis - Treat Underlining Cause Warm moist air. Warm compresses Saline nose drops Antibiotics and often Nonprescription decongestant nasal drops or sprays

  12. What if sinusitis remains untreated Delayed sinusitis treatment or unattended sinusitis may lead to: Unwanted pain & discomfort and OFTEN Meningitis or brain abscess and so on!

  13. What else? All you need is to follow, Healthy lifestyles, Good hygiene AND Prenvetive allergy steps! Enjoy your sinusitis-free life!

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