Rhinosinusitis is a common disorder related to inflammation of your nasal passages and sinus cavities.
Most cases of rhinosinusitis are due to allergies or infection.
If left untreated, chronic rhinosinusitis can lead to other more serious complications, includingsleep apneaand nasal polyps.
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Diagnosis
Your healthcare provider will likely not perform any tests beyond their general assessment for rhinosinusitis.
This can usually be diagnosed based on the history of your symptoms and physical exam findings.
This can help with the selection of the appropriate antibiotic.
so you can achieve maximal relief, you will need to avoid allergens that are causing your symptoms.
Treatment
Treatment for rhinosinusitis varies and is usually based on the duration and severity of symptoms.
If your healthcare provider’s evaluation suggests bacterial infection, antibiotics will be prescribed.
Antibiotics will not be given for infections due to viruses since antibiotics will not affect these infections.
Allergic rhinosinusitis may be treated with antihistamines like Claritin, Zyrtec, or Allegra.
Nasal decongestants are commonly used to help reduce inflammation in your nasal passages.
Similarly, people with migraines have been known to incorrectly treat themselves for symptoms of sinusitis.
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