2024年1月17日 · Most sinus infections resolve on their own within 10 days, but here are some things you can do to help get rid of sinusitis and improve your symptoms.

Sinus infections are common and usually not serious. They can have many causes, including viruses and bacteria, nasal polyps or allergies. You can usually care for yourself at home by resting, taking over-the-counter products and drinking plenty of fluids.

2022年6月28日 · Over-the-counter (OTC) medications won’t cure a sinus infection (sinusitis). But they can help relieve your symptoms. Helpful OTC sinusitis medications include decongestants, pain relievers, and steroid nasal sprays. A nasal saline rinse can also be a …

2023年8月29日 · Self-care is usually all that's needed to ease symptoms. The following might help ease sinusitis symptoms: Saline nasal spray. Salt water sprayed into the nose many times a day rinses the inside of the nose. Nasal corticosteroids. These …

2024年3月6日 · Drink plenty of fluids during a bout of sinusitis. Something warm like herbal tea can hit the spot. Studies show a steaming mug isn't just a psychological comfort. Hot liquids can help break up...

2024年4月17日 · You can help prevent sinus infections by doing your best to stay healthy and keep others healthy, including: Clean your hands. Receive recommended vaccines, such as the flu vaccine and pneumococcal vaccine. Avoid close contact with people who have colds or other upper respiratory infections. Don't smoke and avoid secondhand smoke.

2023年10月16日 · Over-the-counter (OTC) medications often help ease sinus-related symptoms, such as pain relievers for sinus headaches and antihistamines for runny nose or postnasal drip. These and other OTC medications may be used alone or …

2023年2月22日 · Learn home remedies and medical treatments to help ease sinus infection pain at home.

2024年4月1日 · Antibiotics are not needed for acute viral sinusitis. If a secondary bacterial infection should develop, one treatment of choice is amoxicillin-clavulanate (Augmentin). In patients who have severe allergy to penicillin-type drugs, doxycycline is a reasonable alternative.

2024年1月18日 · Medicines you can get without a prescription that may help include: Decongestants. These work by narrowing blood vessels to help lessen swelling that causes sinus congestion. Such medicines available without a prescription (Sudafed, others) are sold as liquids, tablets and nasal sprays. Pain relievers.