Sinusitis
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Sinusitis Treatment
Treatment for sinusitis may include:
Encourage liquids
Sinus irrigation for sinusitis
Salt water rinsing removes mucus
Antibiotics for sinusitis
Antihistamines for sinusitis
Diphenhydramine
(
Benadryl
)
Chlorpheniramine
Decongestants for sinusitis:
Only for adolescents and adults
Cromolyn
(
NasalCrom
)
Corticosteroid
nasal sprays for sinusitis:
Flonase
Nasacort
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications
for pain
Ibuprofen
Naproxen
Ketoprofen
Narcotic pain medication
Surgery for sinusitis
Sinusitis clinical trials
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Sinusitis Treatment: Drugs
Related Conditions
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Common cold
Sinus headache
URI in children
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Facial pain
Headache
Runny nose
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Sore throat
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Last Updated: Jul 30, 2008
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Stephen J. Schueler, MD
;
John H. Beckett, MD
;
D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Sinusitis References:
Brook I. Microbiology and antimicrobial management of sinusitis. J Laryngol Otol. 2005 Apr;119(4):251-8.
Klossek JM, Federspil P. Update on treatment guidelines for acute bacterial sinusitis. Int J Clin Pract. 2005 Feb;59(2):230-8.
Mortimore S, Wormald PJ. Management of acute complicated sinusitis: a 5-year review. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1999 Nov;121(5):639-42.
Oxford LE, McClay J. Complications of acute sinusitis in children. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2005 Jul;133(1):32-7.