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Sinusitis - Chronic
Alternate Names : Chronic Sinus Infection, Chronic Sinusitis
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Chronic Sinusitis Prevention
Use of decongestants during upper respiratory infections might theoretically reduce the chances of developing sinusitis. However, decongestant nasal sprays should only be used for short periods of time to avoid the risk of worsening congestion ("rebound" or rhinitis medicamentosa).
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• Definition
• Chronic Sinusitis Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Chronic Sinusitis Symptoms & Signs
• Chronic Sinusitis Prevention
• Chronic Sinusitis Diagnosis & Tests
• Chronic Sinusitis Treatment
• Chronic Sinusitis Prognosis
• Chronic Sinusitis Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Abscess
• Common Cold
• Meningitis
• Osteomyelitis
• Sinusitis
• Tooth Abscess
Tests & Exams
• Cranial CT Scan
• MRI of the Head
• Skull X-Ray
• Transillumination
Other Topics
• Chronic
• Cough
• Face Pain
• Headache
• Nasal Congestion
• Nasal Discharge
• Pain Medications
• Percussion
• Respiratory
Review Date : 8/4/2002
Reviewed By : Camille Kotton, M.D., Infectious Diseases Division, Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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