Sinusitis
Alternative names:
acute sinusitis; sinus infection; sinusitis - acute
Prevention:
- Appropriately treat allergies and upper respiratory tract
infections, and avoid cigarette smoke and adverse environmental
exposure (pollution).
- Avoid temperature extremes, because sudden change in temperature
will increase sinus pain. Avoid bending with the head down,
because this usually increases the pain.
- Because moisture thins mucus and allows it to drain better,
use a humidifier or steam to increase moisture in the nose
and sinus area. Drink plenty of fluids to increase moisture
within your body.
Update Date: 04/01/00
Updated By: Luis A. Diaz, Jr. M.D., Johns Hopkins Medical Institute, VeriMed
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