Treatments for Sinusitis
Posted July 1, 2008 10:47 PM
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The goals of treating sinusitis include:
- Relieving your discomfort
- Opening up your nasal passages
- Curing the infection
- Preventing complications
Treatment involves the following:
References:
Conn’s Current Therapy. 54th ed. W.B. Saunders Company; 2002.
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases website. Available at: http://www3.niaid.nih.gov/ .
Marple BF, Brunton S, Ferguson BJ. Acute bacterial rhinosinusitis: a review of US. Treatment guidelines. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2006;135:341-348
Last reviewed February 2007 by David Juan, MD
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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