Treatments for Sinusitis

The goals of treating sinusitis include:

Relieving your discomfort
Opening up your nasal passages
Curing the infection
Preventing complications
Preventing recurrence

Treatment involves the following:

Lifestyle changes Medications Surgery Other treatments

References

Marple BF, Brunton S, Ferguson BJ. Acute bacterial rhinosinusitis: a review of US. Treatment guidelines. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2006;135:341-348

Rakel RE, Bope ET. Conn’s Current Therapy. 54th ed. Philadelphia, PA: WB Saunders Company; 2002.

Sinus infection (sinusitis). National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases website. Available at: http://www3.niaid.nih.gov/topics/sinusitis/ . Accessed September 12, 2008.

Revision Information

Reviewer: Brian Randall, MD
Review Date: 10/2012
Update Date: 10/11/2012

This content is reviewed regularly and is updated when new and relevant evidence is made available. This information is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with questions regarding a medical condition.