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Sinus Infection Sinus Infection:

Sinus infection (sinusitis), is an inflammation of the sinuses and nasal passages. Causes of sinus infections are a result of a viral upper respiratory tract infection (colds), bacterial infections (strep), or fungi. Some of the signs and symptoms of a sinus infection include:

Treatment of a sinus infection is generally with antibiotics. Home remedies include OTC nasal sprays or oral decongestants and the use of a saline nasal irrigation system.

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Sinus Headache
Sinus Headache Sinus headache is caused by inflammation or infection of the sinuses. Inflammation may be caused by sinus infection, hay fever, allergic rhinitis, or irritation. Treatment may be with OTC pain medication such as ibuprofen (Advil, Mortrin, Children's Advil, and many others) or aspirin, decongestant medications. If sinus infection is present antibiotic treatment may be necessary.

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Sinus Infection Topic Guide - Medications and Vitamins

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guaifenesin (oral) Guaifenesin (oral)

Guaifenesin is an expectorant. It helps loosen congestion in your chest and throat, making it easier to cough out through your mouth...learn more »

clarithromycin Clarithromycin

Clarithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic. Clarithromycin fights bacteria in your body...learn more »

azithromycin Azithromycin

Azithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic. Azithromycin fights bacteria in the body...learn more »

cefaclor Cefaclor

Cefaclor is in a group of drugs called cephalosporin (SEF a low spor in) antibiotics. It works by fighting bacteria in your body...learn more »

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