Sinus infections, also known as sinusitis, can leave us feeling miserable with symptoms like nasal congestion, facial pain ...

Identifying viral vs. bacterial sinusitis Although the vast majority of sinus infections are caused by viruses, IDSA recommends prescribing antibiotics for acute bacterial rhinosinusitis. Although the ...

The vast majority of sinus infections are caused by viruses and should not be treated with antibiotics, suggest new guidelines released by the Infectious Diseases Society of America. Although sinus ...

Most sinus infections start out as viral infections, against which antibiotics are useless. But after seven to 10 days, about 60 percent become bacterial infections. Even then, most will heal on their ...

Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DOMedically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO Sinus infection symptoms and cold symptoms often appear similar, but there are some key differences that impact ...

Sinus infections (also known as sinusitis) strike more than 30 million Americans each year. And if you’re one of them, you’re family with uncomfortable sinus infection symptoms such as nasal ...

No one's thrilled to get sick, but there's something extra cruddy about a sinus infection. The pain, the pressure, the congestion, ugh! If you're dealing with these symptoms right now, you're probably ...

The dreaded stuffy nose – that uncomfortable pressure and congestion that makes every breath a chore and every night’s sleep an exercise in frustration. But is it just seasonal allergies acting up, or ...

Getting sick is always uncomfortable and inconvenient. The good news is that you can prevent many common types of illness. Critical role of vaccines in general health Vaccines can help control and ...