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If you are lucky, over the counter medications help with your sinus issues. You know, the stuffiness, headaches, and post nasal drainage problems. Those unlucky people who get no relief from OTC products can suffer for years with chronic sinus infections, but how do you know when surgery is needed?
If you are one of the 37 million Americans who have sinus problems, you know there can be a bit of a break during the summer months, but not all that much. Although spring and fall present the greatest challenges, there are still summer sinus problems to be aware of.
Having a sinus infection with pressure and pain is bad enough, but if or when it becomes chronic, it’s time to take action. There are many treatments for recurring sinus infections, but when is it time for surgery?
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Facial pressure and pain, pounding headaches, and congestion are usually the hallmarks of a sinus infection, also known as sinusitis. There are many treatments available OTC and by prescription, but how exactly does saline spray help sinus infections?
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Sinusitis, also known as rhinosinusitis, is a condition that causes chronic sinus infections in the affected patient. This infection is due to swelling, infection, and inflammation of the nasal cavities, which can leave individuals feeling an incredible amount of pressure around their head.
The symptoms of a sinus infection are known to many of us. Headaches and having pressure and pain behind our cheekbones and around our eyes are but a few of them. Most of the time these sinus infections go away with proper home care. When they don’t go away or keep coming back, here is the recommendation for when to see a specialist for recurrent sinus infections.
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