Sinus Infection (cont.)
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- Sinus Infection Overview
- Sinus Infection Causes
- Sinus Infection Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Exams and Tests
- Sinus Infection Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- Medical Treatment
- Medications
- Surgery
- Next Steps
- Follow-up
- Prevention
- Outlook
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Outlook
Sinusitis or sinus infections usually clear up if treated early and appropriately. Aside from those who develop complications, the outlook for acute bacterial sinusitis is good. People may develop chronic sinusitis or have recurrent attacks of acute sinusitis if they have allergic or structural causes for their sinusitis.
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Sinusitis is characterized by inflammation of the lining of the paranasal sinuses.
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