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Sinus Infection (cont.)

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Sinus Infection Medical Treatment

The main goals in treating a sinus infection or sinusitis involve reducing the swelling or inflammation in the nasal passages and sinuses, curing the infection, promoting drainage from the sinuses, and maintaining open sinuses.

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Sinusitis is characterized by inflammation of the lining of the paranasal sinuses.

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