Most cases of sinusitis are acute and self-resolving. However, chronic sinusitis is not uncommon and may require less conservative treatment. In most cases, treatment of the underlying cause will provide relief from the symptoms. Irrigation of the nasal passages with saline is also safe and effective. Decongestants should be avoided except when used for a short period of time as they can make the condition worse with long term use.
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| - Most cases of sinusitis are acute and self-resolving. However, chronic sinusitis is not uncommon and may require less conservative treatment. In most cases, treatment of the underlying cause will provide relief from the symptoms. Irrigation of the nasal passages with saline is also safe and effective. Decongestants should be avoided except when used for a short period of time as they can make the condition worse with long term use.
- Sinus infection may be classified in at least two ways, based on the time span of the problem (acute, subacute, or chronic ) and the type of inflammation (either infectious or noninfectious). Acute sinus infection is usually defined as being of less than 30 days duration; subacute sinus infection as being over 1 month but less than 3 months; and chronic sinus infection as being greater than 3 months duration. Infected sinusitis is usually caused by uncomplicated virus infection. Far less frequently bacterial growth causes sinus infection. Noninfectious sinusitis can be caused by irritants and allergic conditions. Subacute and chronic forms of sinus infection usually are the result of incomplete treatment of an acute sinus infection
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| - Headache and facial pain, feeling of pressure or dull pain just above the sinuses, thick nasal mucus, tooth pain
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| - Sinus infection may be classified in at least two ways, based on the time span of the problem (acute, subacute, or chronic ) and the type of inflammation (either infectious or noninfectious). Acute sinus infection is usually defined as being of less than 30 days duration; subacute sinus infection as being over 1 month but less than 3 months; and chronic sinus infection as being greater than 3 months duration. Infected sinusitis is usually caused by uncomplicated virus infection. Far less frequently bacterial growth causes sinus infection. Noninfectious sinusitis can be caused by irritants and allergic conditions. Subacute and chronic forms of sinus infection usually are the result of incomplete treatment of an acute sinus infection From Health Wiki, a Wikia wiki.
- Most cases of sinusitis are acute and self-resolving. However, chronic sinusitis is not uncommon and may require less conservative treatment. In most cases, treatment of the underlying cause will provide relief from the symptoms. Irrigation of the nasal passages with saline is also safe and effective. Decongestants should be avoided except when used for a short period of time as they can make the condition worse with long term use.
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