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Sinus Infection - Causes and Treatment

Sinus is a bony, air-filled cavity near the nose connected thru small openings right from the head. When the sinus gets congested or there is an inflammation we call it as sinusitis. Sinus is caused due to various factors. It may be caused because of cold and allergies, bacterial, viral or fungus infection, bone injury or nose deformity.

The symptoms of sinusitis may differ from one person to other. The most common symptom of sinusitis is headache or fever. Other symptoms include sore throat, cough, eye irritation, neck pain, ear ache, toothache etc.

Sinusitis can be diagnosed by taking an X-ray or CT (computerized tomography) Scan. One has to understand that sinus headache is different from a migraine headache. A proper medical examination by a qualified doctor will reveal the type of headache and treated accordingly.

Sinusitis is treated thru medications (only upon doctor’s prescription) like aspirin, paracetamol or ibuprofen. For temporary relief and for comfortable breathing one can use Decongestant nasal sprays or drops available over-the-counter in pharmacies. In some cases a surgical treatment may be required to treat Sinusitis. It is advisable to consult a Doctor for a proper treatment to get effective results.