About Sinusitis
Sinusitis is inflammation or infection of the sinuses. It can cause facial pressure, blocked nose, thick nasal discharge, headache, and reduced smell.
Sinusitis symptoms
- facial pain
- blocked nose
- thick discharge
- headache
- reduced smell
Common causes of Sinusitis
- viral infection
- allergy
- bacterial infection
- nasal polyps
Sinusitis treatment options
- See an ENT specialist if symptoms last more than 10 days, worsen after improvement, are severe, or include eye swelling or high fever.
Safe home care for Sinusitis
- saline rinse
- steam cautiously
- fluids
- avoid smoke
Emergency signs for Sinusitis
- difficulty breathing
- chest pain
- confusion or fainting
- severe dehydration
- blood in vomit, stool, urine, or sputum
- severe abdominal pain
- high fever that does not improve
- symptoms in pregnancy, infants, elderly patients, or immunocompromised patients
Medicines related to Sinusitis
Ask a qualified doctor or pharmacist before using medicines for Sinusitis.
Lab tests for Sinusitis
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Vitamin D
Vitamin D level.
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Thyroid Profile
TSH, T3 and T4 thyroid function panel.
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Lipid Profile
Cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL, LDL and risk ratios.
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Liver Function Test (LFT)
ALT, AST, bilirubin, ALP, GGT and protein profile.
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HbA1c
Three month average blood sugar control.
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Complete Blood Count (CBC)
CBC, hemoglobin, WBC, platelets and blood indices.
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