1. How long does it take to treat sinusitis?
For simple sinus infection, it will take about three days with the help of nose decongestants to treat. On the other hand, if your doctor gives you some antibiotics, it can take up to 10-15 days and as the treatment continues the symptoms will disappear.
2. What are the possible treatment options for sinusitis?
There are a number of treatment options for sinusitis. These include: nasal corticosteroids, oral or injected corticosteroids, aspirin desensitization treatment and saline nasal irrigation. Apart from these antibiotics, immunotherapy and surgery are the other options.
3. Is there any treatment for sinusitis in Ayurveda?
A treatment called Nasya Karma is helpful in treating sinusitis. The average treatment period ranges between one to three weeks.
4. Do i need to visit an ENT specialist (otolaryngologist) for the treatment of sinusitis?
You may need to visit a otolaryngologist if you are suffering from chronic sinusitis and the treatments and remedies you tried did not help you enough.
5. Are there any side effects with the treatment of sinusitis?
Taking oral medication for sinusitis can cause a few side effects including drowsiness, blurred vision, nausea, nervousness and dizziness.