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Sinusitis: Colds
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Nasal and oral decongestants are commonly used for supportive treatment of acute bacterial sinusitis. The benefit of decongestant treatment for this disease has not been studied, but decongestants open the areas in the nasal passages into which the sinuses drain. (48) Decongestants do not open the passages which drain the sinus itself because these small passages are encased in bone (see Understanding Colds - Anatomy).
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These can get plugged with a cold, which can lead to a "vacuum headache". Subsequent bacterial superinfection can lead to an acute sinusitis. Often the pathogen is a bacterium such as Haemophilus influenzae or Staphylococcus aureus, but viruses can ... cause an identical clinical picture. As the sinus ducts are plugged and a vacuum develops inside the sinus cavities, there is an accumulation of inflammatory serum, which is the ideal breeding ground for bacteria to multiply in.
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Simple changes in your lifestyle or home environment can help lower your child's risk for getting sinusitis. For example, during the winter, when the cold air outside and your heating system make the air inside your home abnormally dry, consider using a humidifier to keep home humidity at 45% to 50%. This will stop dry air from irritating the sinuses and make them less of a target for infection. It's important to clean your humidifier regularly because mold can easily build up there.
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It is estimated that about 37 million Americans are affected by sinusitis each year. Having a cold increases the chance of getting sinusitis. Immune system disorders ... increase this likelihood. Children with asthma are also considered more likely to be affected by sinusitis.
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Spigella This remedy is best for those who develop sinusitis with a sharp pain that is worse on the left side. This often occurs after exposure to cold or cold, wet, damp weather. Pain from warmth or when bending can occur and the feeling of relief when cold applications or cold water is applied.
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Infection with viruses or bacteria — or a combination of both — can cause sinusitis. Generally, someone witha cold ... has inflammation of the sinuses. This is viral sinusitis. Allergies also can lead a person to develop sinusitis.
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