Sinusitis (sinusitis) is an inflammation of the mucous membranes in the sinuses, the air-filled cavities around the nose and eyes. It can be acute (lasting up to 4 weeks) or chronic (lasting more than 12 weeks).
The general practitioners at Dr. Dropin can examine you, give you treatment and refer you on to an Ear-Nose-Throat specialist if necessary.
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Sinusitis, also called sinusitis, is an inflammation of the mucous membranes in the sinuses, the cavities around the nose and eyes.
Sinusitis, also called sinusitis, is an inflammation of the mucous membranes in the sinuses, the cavities around the nose and eyes.
Common symptoms are stuffy nose, nasal congestion, pain in the face/head, reduced sense of smell, thick snot and fever.
Common symptoms are stuffy nose, nasal congestion, pain in the face/head, reduced sense of smell, thick snot and fever.
Sinusitis is often caused by viral infections (colds, flu), but can also be bacterial. Allergies, nasal polyps and anatomical conditions can increase the risk.
Sinusitis is often caused by viral infections (colds, flu), but can also be bacterial. Allergies, nasal polyps and anatomical conditions can increase the risk.
Acute sinusitis often goes away on its own, but painkillers, nasal sprays and possibly antibiotics can relieve the symptoms. Chronic sinusitis often requires long-term treatment and sometimes surgery.
Acute sinusitis often goes away on its own, but painkillers, nasal sprays and possibly antibiotics can relieve the symptoms. Chronic sinusitis often requires long-term treatment and sometimes surgery.
Contact a doctor if the symptoms last more than 10 days, or if you have a high fever, severe pain, worsening after recovery, a weakened immune system or other chronic diseases.
Contact a doctor if the symptoms last more than 10 days, or if you have a high fever, severe pain, worsening after recovery, a weakened immune system or other chronic diseases.
You can relieve the symptoms with over-the-counter pain relievers, saline sprays and decongestant nasal sprays (short-term use). Contact a doctor for the correct diagnosis and possible antibiotic treatment.
You can relieve the symptoms with over-the-counter pain relievers, saline sprays and decongestant nasal sprays (short-term use). Contact a doctor for the correct diagnosis and possible antibiotic treatment.
Viral infections that can trigger sinusitis are contagious, but the sinusitis itself is usually not contagious.
Viral infections that can trigger sinusitis are contagious, but the sinusitis itself is usually not contagious.
Good hand hygiene, avoidance of smoke and dust, and treatment of allergies can help prevent sinus infections.
Good hand hygiene, avoidance of smoke and dust, and treatment of allergies can help prevent sinus infections.
Yes, Dr. Dropin offers both video consultations and consultations at the clinic for the investigation and treatment of sinusitis.
Yes, Dr. Dropin offers both video consultations and consultations at the clinic for the investigation and treatment of sinusitis.
You can easily book an appointment online here or in the app.
You can easily book an appointment online here or in the app.