Sinus infections (also known as sinusitis) strike more than 30 million Americans each year. And if you’re one of them, you’re family with uncomfortable sinus infection symptoms such as nasal ...

Identifying viral vs. bacterial sinusitis Although the vast majority of sinus infections are caused by viruses, IDSA recommends prescribing antibiotics for acute bacterial rhinosinusitis. Although the ...

Viral sinus infections can be contagious and usually last seven to 10 days. Bacterial sinus infections typically are not contagious and may need antibiotics. Stay home if you have a fever and wait ...

Acute sinus infections often start with allergies or a viral infection. Recurrent sinus infections occur when you have multiple sinus infections over a year. Complications of sinus infections are rare ...

Dear Doctor K: I’ve had four bouts of “bacterial sinusitis” over the past several months. How can I kick this infection for good? Dear Reader: Sinusitis is inflammation of the sinuses. Everyone has ...

Symptoms often include facial pressure, congestion and fatigue — It affects about 37 million Americans each year — Infections ...

The dreaded stuffy nose – that uncomfortable pressure and congestion that makes every breath a chore and every night’s sleep an exercise in frustration. But is it just seasonal allergies acting up, or ...

The best therapies for bacterial rhinosinusitis Knowing when to prescribe antibiotics and what kind to give is crucial. Here are some guidelines for patients with mild-to-moderate infections. Acute ...

When youre stuffed up beyond the usual , one question tends to pop up a lot: Am I dealing with a cold or a full-blown sinus infection? Since both tend to lead to the same cluster of not-fun ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...