Sinusitis, also known as a sinus infection, can occur after a cold. When the sinuses fill up with mucus, the fluid inside can become infected. While most sinus infections are nothing serious to worry about, they can become problematic. It is important for a person to be able to recognize the signs they have a sinus infection so they can go to their doctor and receive proper care. Antibiotics are used for the treatment of Sinusitis Egg Harbor Township NJ.
There are nine warning signs one should look for to know there is sinusitis present:
- Sinus headache (pain above and below the eyes)
- Facial pain and tenderness
- Pain and pressure in the teeth and ears
- Fever
- Discolored or cloudy sinus drainage
- Nasal stuffiness
- Sore throat
- Cough
- Facial swelling
There are five bacteria that can cause sinus infections to occur: Streptococcus Pneumoniae, Staphylococcus Aureus, Streptococcus Pyogenes, Haemophilus Influenzae, and Moraxella Catarrhalis. While a sinus infection can be viral and not need antibiotic treatment, some infections of the sinuses are more difficult to treat and can become chronic.
The drug of choice for sinusitis treatment is Amoxicillin. Unfortunately, some people are allergic to Penicillin and cannot take this medication. For those people, there are many more antibiotics that can be given to bring the infection under control. If a patient is being treated by Penicillin and has not improved after five days, the doctor will likely make the decision to change their medication.
It can take up to ten days for a sinus infection to be healed. It is important for a person to take their medication as directed and finish all of it, even if they begin feeling better and their symptoms improve before they have completed their full course of treatment.
If you feel you have the signs of a Sinusitis Egg Harbor Township NJ, contact the practice of Louis J Rondinella MD PA. They will schedule you an appointment so you can be properly examined to determine whether or not you have an infection. Call the office today and speak with the receptionist so you can receive the medical care you need.
