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Conventional Medication for Sinus Infections
There are many things you can take to fight a sinus infection. Apart from antibiotics, there are
others as well namely antihistamines, decongestants, leokitrienes, mucolytics, nasal saline
irrigation and steam inhalation as well as steroids.
Antihistamines are recommended if the doctor has determined that your sinus infection is
caused by an allergy. Majority of them do not have to be prescribed by a doctor so you can
easily get this off the counter. The only limitation with antihistamines is the side effects. Those
who take it will usually feel groggy or sleepy while some may experience dryness. To counter
this, decongestants are added to the ingredients of the antihistamine like those normally found
on those that are prescribed by the doctor.
Then there are decongestants. These are also available over the counter and in prescription
form. These are designed to relieve congestion, nasal pressure and nasal swelling by reducing
the blood flow to the membranes that in turn will improve air flow, lessen breathing through the
mouth, decrease pressure in the sinus and head as well as ease discomfort.
The one thing it cannot do is relieve a runny nose. Sadly, it also has side effects such as
increased blood pressure and heart rate which means patients who have high blood pressure or
heart problems have to consult a doctor before taking them.
Leokotrienes are anti-inflammatory prescription drugs that are used to prevent inflammation in
the airway and sinus cavities. It has been proven useful in helping patients who have sinus
infections due to asthma. The side effects associated with this drug include dryness of the nasal
passages, headaches, bleeding, crusting, upset stomach and skin rashes.
The doctor may also recommend the use of mucolytics. This is also used in treating cough
because it destroys or dissolves mucus which makes it difficult for the person to breathe. These
are available in tablet or liquid form. You can also inhale it when this is placed inside a
nebulizer.
This is usually given in high dosages as this is the only way to achieve easier drainage. Once
this is done, it will be easy for the body to expel through coughing. If not, this has to be done
with the help of suction.
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2. Your doctor may also recommend nasal saline irrigation and steam inhalation. This is the only
one that does not have any side effects. It is safe and non-addictive. This works almost
immediately especially when what you are dealing with is indeed a viral infection so you can
stop using it after 3 to 5 days.
Steroids are also used to get rid of sinus infections. In fact, there are two kinds and the one
used for inflammatory conditions are known as glucocorticosteroids. This can be administered
orally, applied to the skin or by injection.
The side effects associated with it include increased appetite, weight gain, upset stomach,
increase blood sugar and blood pressure, sleep disturbance, mood swings as well as fluid
retention. These gradually disappear of course once you stop taking it.
As you can see, there are other medications around that doctors can use to help you fight off
your sinus infection. They will have to determine first what is causing it rather than through trial
and error because this can lead to complications and you surely donít want that to happen to
you.
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