Symptoms of sinusitis:
- Symptoms of upper respiratory infection lasting ten days or more
- Facial pressure or sinus pain
- Nasal discharge that is yellow or green
- Post-nasal drip
- A cough
At-home treatments for sinusitis:
- Saline nasal sprays that moisturize the nasal cavity, reduce dryness and help clear thick or crusty mucus
- Humidification (moisturizing the air) of living spaces in dry climates will to aid the movement of mucus through the sinuses
A physician visit for your sinus pain will:
- Determine if you have an infection requiring an appropriate antibiotic
- Discover if you require intensive medical treatment for a condition, such as a nasal obstruction, necessitating sinus surgery
