The type of sinus infection you have depends on how long it lasts and how often you get it. Symptoms of acute infections last at least 10 days without improving or worsen within 10 days after ...

Acute sinusitis has the shortest duration and resolves on its own. It can last up to 4 weeks. A viral infection brought on by the common cold may cause symptoms that typically last up to 10 days ...

Multiple organisms have been isolated from infected sinuses. However, it is important to note that "normal flora" has been cultured from healthy uninfected sinuses. "Normal flora" include ...

"A sinus infection, or sinusitis ... It can be a short-term issue [acute sinusitis] or drag on for weeks [chronic sinusitis]." The symptoms of sinusitis can be similar to cold symptoms, and ...

Clarissa Ortiz, MD, is a primary care physician for Inspira Medical Group. Most acute sinus infections (those lasting less than four weeks in duration) last between seven and 10 days, though some ...

Antibiotics or antihistamines can be used to treat acute sinusitis caused by either an underlying infection or allergy. When sinusitis does not respond to treatment, your doctor may recommend ...

In nosocomial sinusitis, sinus culture should be obtained. Specimens are usually obtained either by direct sinus puncture or by sinus endoscopy. Empiric initial treatment should be directed at the ...

The probability of revision sinus surgery including the removal of nasal polyps is higher if the patient has asthma or is on antibiotics at the time of their initial surgery. However, higher age was ...

A nasal rinse is a common practice to clear nasal passages, especially during cold, flu, and allergy seasons. Here's who can ...

The probability of revision sinus surgery including the removal of nasal polyps is higher if the patient has asthma or is on antibiotics at the time of their initial surgery. However, higher age was ...

in patients with respiratory tract infections (RTIs) treated in general practice in Germany. Different RTIs were analysed separately, and this paper focuses on patients with acute sinusitis.

The optimum management protocol for acute suppurative thyroiditis remains debated. To address this issue, Paes et al. 1 have retrospectively reviewed the published literature and solicited expert ...