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Treatments for Sinusitis

Authors:
  • Amy Scholten, MPH
Publication Type:

Condition InDepth

Treatments for Sinusitis

Most symptoms can be managed with lifestyle changes and medicines. People who have long term problems may need surgery. The goals of treating sinusitis include:

  • Easing discomfort
  • Opening up the nasal passages
  • Curing the infection
  • Preventing further problems
  • Preventing sinusitis from coming back

Sinusitis treatment involves:

Lifestyle changes

Medications

Surgery

Other treatments

References

  • Acute rhinosinusitis in adults. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: https://www.dynamed.com/condition/acute-rhinosinusitis-in-adults. Accessed November 15, 2021.
  • Chronic rhinosinusitis. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: https://www.dynamed.com/condition/chronic-rhinosinusitis. Accessed November 15, 2021.
  • Shay AD, Tajudeen BA. Histopathologic analysis in the diagnosis and management of chronic rhinosinusitis. Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2019;27(1):20-24.
  • Sinusitis. American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery website. Available at: https://www.enthealth.org/conditions/sinusitis/. Accessed November 15, 2021.
  • Sinusitis overview. American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology website. Available at: https://www.aaaai.org/Conditions-Treatments/allergies/sinusitis. Accessed November 15, 2021.

Contributors

  • David L. Horn, MD, FACP
Last Updated:
2021-11-01

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