SYMPTOMS OF SINUSITIS:
- Symptoms of upper respiratory infection lasting ten days or more
- Facial pressure or pain
- Nasal discharge that is yellow or green
- Post-nasal drip
- Cough
AT-HOME TREATMENTS FOR SINUSITIS:
- Saline nasal sprays that moisturize the nasal cavity, reduce dryness, and help clear thick or crusty mucus
- Humidification (moisturizing the air) of living spaces in dry climates will to aid the movement of mucus through the sinuses
A PHYSICIAN VISIT FOR YOUR SINUS PAIN WILL:
- Determine if you have an infection requiring an appropriate antibiotic
- Discover if you require intensive medical treatment for a condition such as a nasal obstructions, necessitating sinus surgery
©American Academy of Otolaryngology
