Sinusitis (sinus infection) 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. Check if you have sinusitis Sinusitis is common after a cold or flu. Symptoms of sinusitis include:
Signs of sinusitis in young children may also include irritability, difficulty feeding, and breathing through their mouth. How you can treat sinusitis yourself You can often treat mild sinusitis without seeing a GP by:
A pharmacist can advise you about medicines that can help, such as:
You can buy nasal sprays without a prescription, but they should not be used for more than 1 week. See a GP if:
Treatment for sinusitis from a GP If you have sinusitis, a GP may be able to recommend other medicines to help with your symptoms, such as:
You might need to take steroid nasal sprays or drops for a few months. They sometimes cause irritation, sore throats or nosebleeds. A GP may refer you to an ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialist if, for example, you:
They may also recommend surgery in some cases. Surgery for sinusitis Surgery to treat chronic sinusitis is called functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS). FESS is carried out under general anaesthetic (where you're asleep). The surgeon can widen your sinuses by either:
You should be able to have FESS within 18 weeks of your GP appointment. The ENT UK website has more information about FESS. BestCareCompare | ||||||
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