Sinusitis
Alternate Names : Acute sinusitis, Sinus infection, Sinusitis - acute, Sinusitis - chronic, Rhinosinusitis
Prevention
The best way to prevent sinusitis is to avoid or quickly treat flus and colds: - Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, which are rich in antioxidants and other chemicals that could boost your immune system and help your body resist infection.
- Get an influenza vaccine each year.
- Reduce stress.
- Wash your hands often, particularly after shaking hands with others.
Other tips for preventing sinusitis: - Avoid smoke and pollutants.
- Drink plenty of fluids to increase moisture in your body.
- Take decongestants during an upper respiratory infection.
- Treat allergies quickly and appropriately.
- Use a humidifier to increase moisture in your nose and sinuses.
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