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Prevention of Sinusitis

Prevention of Sinusitis:

Methods of prevention of Sinusitis mentioned in various sources includes those listed below. This prevention information is gathered from various sources, and may be inaccurate or incomplete. None of these methods guarantee prevention of Sinusitis.

• Humidifier
• Air conditioners
• Electrostatic air filters
• Avoid cigarette smoke
• Avoid air pollution
• Avoid allergies
• Avoid alcohol
• Avoid chlorinated swimming pools
• Avoid scuba diving
• Avoid flying
• Use decongestants when flying

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Sinusitis Prevention: Book Excerpts

• Sinusitis - general prevention - Sinusitis

Clinical Trials for Sinusitis

Some of the clinical trials for Sinusitis include:

• A Study of the Safety and Effectiveness of Levofloxacin Compared With Amoxicillin/Clavulanate Potassium in the Treatment of Adults With Rapid Onset of Severe Inflammation/Infection of the Sinuses - This study is no longer recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - levofloxacin
• Study to Measure the Impact of Antibiotics on Bacterial Flora in Adults With Acute Sinusitis - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Azithromycin,Telithromycin
• A Study Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Treating Sinus Infection With Levofloxacin 750 Mg for 5 Days. - This study is no longer recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - levofloxacin
• Guidelines for Acute Sinusitis - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Amoxicillin potassium clavulanate
• more clinical trials...»

Treatments for Sinusitis

Treatments to consider for Sinusitis may include:

• Treatments for acute sinusitis:
  • Antibiotics - for a bacterial infection
  • Analgesics - for pain relief
  • Decongestants - to relief nasal stuffiness.
  • Antihistamines
• Treatments for chronic sinusitis:
• more treatments...»

Prevention of Sinusitis:

Although you cannot prevent all sinus disorders-any more than you can avoid all colds or bacterial infections-you can do certain things to reduce the number and severity of the attacks and possibly prevent acute sinusitis from becoming chronic.

• You may get some relief from your symptoms with a humidifier, particularly if room air in your home is heated by a dry forced-air system.
• Air conditioners help to provide an even temperature.
• Electrostatic filters attached to heating and air conditioning equipment are helpful in removing allergens from the air.

If you are prone to getting sinus disorders, especially if you have allergies, you should avoid cigarette smoke and other air pollutants. If your allergies inflame your nasal passages, you are more likely to have a strong reaction to all irritants.

If you suspect that your sinus inflammation may be related to dust, mold, pollen, or food-or any of the hundreds of allergens that can trigger an upper respiratory reaction-you should consult your doctor. Your doctor can use various tests to determine whether you have an allergy and its cause. This will help you and your doctor take appropriate steps to reduce or limit your allergy symptoms.

Drinking alcohol also causes nasal and sinus membranes to swell.

If you are prone to sinusitis, it may be uncomfortable for you to swim in pools treated with chlorine, since it irritates the lining of the nose and sinuses.

Divers often get sinus congestion and infection when water is forced into the sinuses from the nasal passages.

You may find that air travel poses a problem if you are suffering from acute or chronic sinusitis. As air pressure in a plane is reduced, pressure can build up in your head blocking your sinuses or eustachian tubes in your ears. Therefore, you might feel discomfort in your sinus or middle ear during the plane's ascent or descent. Some doctors recommend using decongestant nose drops or inhalers before your flight to avoid this problem. (Source: excerpt from Sinusitis, NIAID Fact Sheet: NIAID)

Sinusitis Treatment: Book Excerpts

• Treatment - Cough - Nonproductive
• Treatment - Cough - Productive
• Treatment - Cough – Acute
• Treatment - Cough – Chronic
• Emergency interventions - Cough, barking
• Emergency interventions - Cough, productive
• Treatment - Sinusitis
• Treatment - Whooping cough
• Emergency interventions - Cough, barking
• Patient counseling - Cough, nonproductive
• Emergency interventions - Cough, productive
• Treatment - Sinusitis
• Nursing considerations - Cough, barking
• Nursing considerations - Cough, productive
• Patient counseling - Cough, barking
• Patient counseling - Cough, nonproductive
• Emergency Actions - Cough, productive
• Nursing considerations - Cough, barking
• Nursing considerations - Cough, nonproductive
• Nursing considerations - Cough, productive

Prevention Claims: Sinusitis

Information on prevention of Sinusitis comes from many sources. There are some sources that claim preventive benefits for many different diseases for various products. We may present such information in the hope that it may be useful, however, in some cases claims of Sinusitis prevention may be dubious, invalid, or not recognized in mainstream medicine. Please discuss any treatment, discontinuation of treatment, or change of treatment plans with your doctor or professional medical specialist.

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