Chronic bacterial sinusitis can be caused by a number of various factors. They include allergies, nasal polyps, and deviated septums. When seeking healthcare in Hampton, GA, be sure to ask the healthcare provider if he or she recommends the following treatments for your bacterial sinusitis.
Antibiotics
Chronic sinusitis can either be caused by a viral infection, bacterial infection, or exposure to certain fungi. If your sinusitis is bacterial in nature, the physician will prescribe antibiotics. If the sinusitis is caused by a virus or fungus, antibiotics will not be prescribed because they are not effective in treating viral or fungal infections.
All three types of sinusitis can cause similar symptoms, including nasal congestion, sinus pressure, fever, thick mucus, postnasal drip, and fatigue. If your doctor tells you that antibiotics are not the appropriate treatment for you, he or she may recommend other treatment options such as steam inhalation, drinking plenty of fluids, and decongestant nasal sprays.
Surgery
When mucus cannot drain effectively from your sinuses because of an obstruction, bacterial sinusitis may develop. Nasal obstructions can be the result of polyps and a deviated septum. When seeking healthcare in Hampton, GA, look for a physician with experience in nasal polyp surgery or septoplasty if you have polyps or septal defects.
Once the obstruction has been treated, your risk for developing bacterial sinus infections will decline. Both polyp and deviated septum surgeries are typically performed in an outpatient setting, which means that you will not require an overnight stay in the hospital.
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