{"id":2123,"date":"2019-11-15T10:22:43","date_gmt":"2019-11-15T16:22:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eoent.com\/?p=1169"},"modified":"2023-10-03T17:07:11","modified_gmt":"2023-10-03T22:07:11","slug":"finding-relief-from-sinus-infections","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eoent.com\/finding-relief-from-sinus-infections\/","title":{"rendered":"Finding Relief from Sinus Infections"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you suffer from frequent sinus infections in Tulsa, you are hardly alone. The condition, known as sinusitis, is the top-ranked chronic health complaint in Oklahoma<\/strong>. Many people turn to over-the-counter medications for help, but these often prove ineffective. There are other options for long-term relief from your suffering. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How common are sinus infections?<\/h2>\n\n\n
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37 million Americans<\/strong> experience chronic sinusitis<\/a>, defined as an infection that lasts for twelve weeks or longer<\/strong>. If you have ever experienced a chronic sinus infection, that\u2019s approximately eleven weeks and six days longer than comfortable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the symptoms of sinusitis?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Symptoms of sinusitis resemble those of the common cold<\/strong> and include congestion, runny nose, sore throat, postnasal drip, loss of smell and taste, fever, fatigue, facial pain<\/strong> and pressure and halitosis (a fancy name for bad breath). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What causes sinusitis?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sinusitis can be caused by a number of factors. Colds and allergies<\/strong>, nasal polyps, facial trauma, disorders of the immune system, physical abnormalities such as a deviated septum<\/strong> and benign tumors<\/strong> are the most common. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your Tulsa ENT doctor will need to give you a physical exam, administer diagnostic tests and review your medical history in order to determine what is causing your sinusitis. Treatment will depend on the underlying condition responsible for your symptoms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Treatment Options for Sinusitis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your initial approach<\/strong> to treating sinusitis should be over-the-counter medications and nasal sprays<\/strong>. For those with acute sinusitis, antihistamines<\/a> and decongestants are often powerful enough to do the trick. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How long will sinusitis last after treatment?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Symptoms should clear up in a week or two<\/strong>. If a bacterial infection is causing your symptoms, you\u2019ll be given antibiotics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the best treatment options for chronic sinusitis?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Individuals with chronic sinusitis rarely find long-term relief\nwith over-the-counter medications. Prescription drugs, corticosteroid sprays,\nanti-fungal medications and allergy shots may be recommended. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If Sinusitis doesn’t clear on its own<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If symptoms don’t clear up, the next step is often surgery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Endoscopic sinus surgery<\/strong> a camera-guided endoscope to widen the nasal passageways, removing blockages and providing a path for fluids to drain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some patients may be candidates for Balloon Sinuplasty<\/strong>, a minimally-invasive procedure that involves insertion of a catheter into the sinus cavity. Once there, a balloon is inflated, opening up the passages and allowing fluids to drain. Both procedures offer good prospects for long-term relief. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re bothered by frequent or persistent sinus infections, schedule an appointment with a Tulsa ear, nose and throat provider<\/a>. There is a solution for your misery and suffering. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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