DiagnosisYour doctor may ask about your symptoms. He or she may feel for tenderness in your nose and face and look inside your nose. Your doctor can usually make the diagnosis based on the physical exam. Show
Other methods that might be used to diagnose acute sinusitis and rule out other conditions include:
TreatmentMost cases of acute sinusitis get better on their own. Self-care techniques are usually all you need to ease symptoms. Treatments to relieve symptomsYour doctor may recommend treatments to help relieve sinusitis symptoms, including:
AntibioticsAntibiotics usually aren't needed to treat acute sinusitis, because it's usually caused by a virus and not by bacteria. Even if your acute sinusitis is bacterial, it may clear up without treatment. Your doctor might wait and watch to see if your acute sinusitis worsens before prescribing antibiotics. However, severe, progressive or persistent symptoms might require antibiotics. If your doctor prescribes an antibiotic, be sure to take the whole course, even after your symptoms get better. If you stop taking them early, your symptoms may recur. ImmunotherapyIf allergies are contributing to your sinusitis, allergy shots (immunotherapy) that help reduce the body's reaction to specific allergens may help treat your symptoms. Sign up for free, and stay up to date on research advancements, health tips and current health topics, like COVID-19, plus expertise on managing health. To provide you with the most relevant and helpful information, and understand which information is beneficial, we may combine your email and website usage information with other information we have about you. If you are a Mayo Clinic patient, this could include protected health information. If we combine this information with your protected health information, we will treat all of that information as protected health information and will only use or disclose that information as set forth in our notice of privacy practices. You may opt-out of email communications at any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link in the e-mail. Clinical trialsExplore Mayo Clinic studies testing new treatments, interventions and tests as a means to prevent, detect, treat or manage this condition. Lifestyle and home remediesThese self-help steps can help relieve sinusitis symptoms:
Alternative medicineNo alternative therapies have been proved to ease the symptoms of acute sinusitis. It's been suggested that products containing certain combinations of herbs may be of some help. These combination therapies contain cowslip, gentian root, elderflower, verbena and sorrel. Possible side effects from these herbal products include stomach upset, diarrhea and allergic skin reactions. Check with your doctor before taking herbal or dietary supplements to be sure they're safe and that they won't interact with any medications you're taking. Preparing for your appointmentWhen you see your doctor, expect a thorough examination of your sinuses. Here's information to help you get ready for your appointment. What you can doMake a list of:
For acute sinusitis, questions to ask your doctor include:
Don't hesitate to ask other questions. What to expect from your doctorYour doctor is likely to ask you questions, such as:
Aug. 27, 2021 How do I relieve sinus pressure ASAP?What to do for sinus pressure and pain at home. Flush. Use a Neti pot, a therapy that uses a salt and water solution, to flush your nasal passages. ... . Spray. ... . Hydrate. ... . Rest. ... . Steam. ... . Spice. ... . Add humidity. ... . OTC medication.. How long does it take for sinus pressure to go away?Sinusitis is swelling of the sinuses, usually caused by an infection. It's common and usually clears up on its own within 2 to 3 weeks. But medicines can help if it's taking a long time to go away.
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