Most symptoms can be managed with lifestyle changes and medicines. People who have long term problems may need surgery. The goals of treating sinusitis include:
- Easing discomfort
- Opening up the nasal passages
- Curing the infection
- Preventing further problems
- Preventing sinusitis from coming back
Sinusitis treatment involves:
Lifestyle changesMedicationsSurgeryOther treatmentsReferences
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Chronic rhinosinusitis. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: https://www.dynamed.com/condition/chronic-rhinosinusitis. Accessed November 15, 2021.
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Sinusitis. American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery website. Available at: https://www.enthealth.org/conditions/sinusitis/. Accessed November 15, 2021.
Sinusitis overview. American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology website. Available at: https://www.aaaai.org/Conditions-Treatments/allergies/sinusitis. Accessed November 15, 2021.
Revision Information
- Reviewer: EBSCO Medical Review Board David L. Horn, MD, FACP
- Review Date: 11/2021
- Update Date: 11/16/2021