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Online Treatment for Sinus Infection
Estimated wait time: 5 minutes or less
Telehealth sinus infection treatment
Patients with a sinus infection are usually looking for relief from their symptoms, such as nasal congestion, facial pain or pressure, headache, and sinus pressure.
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Medications
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Sinus infection medicine
Here are a few of the commonly prescribed sinusitis medications that you might receive from your doctor.
- Antibiotics, such as Augmentin and Doxycycline
- Decongestants, like pseudoephedrine or phenylephrine, which can reduce inflammation in the sinuses
- Nasal corticosteroids, such as fluticasone or mometasone, which can help relieve symptoms such as postnasal drip
- Pain relievers, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen
- Antihistamines, such as loratadine or cetirizine
What to expect
During a visit for a sinus infection, patients can expect the clinician to:
- They will ask about your symptoms, medical history, and any current medications.
- You may be eligible to receive a same-day prescription; however, your doctor will meet with you to determine if you need additional testing.
- They may prescribe antibiotics to treat the sinus infection—either during the visit or after the lab returns your testing results.
- They may also recommend over-the-counter or prescription pain relievers to help manage the symptoms.
- They may offer additional guidance on how to prevent a future sinus infection.
Prepare for your sinus infection visit
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Common questions you may have about a sinus infection
You should see a doctor if your sinus infection lasts more than 10 days, worsens after initial improvement, or includes severe symptoms like high fever, facial swelling, or intense pain. If you have frequent sinus infections or symptoms that don’t improve with home remedies, a doctor can help determine the best treatment. Our telehealth providers are available 24/7, usually within 5 minutes or less, for fast and convenient care.
Yes, a telehealth provider can prescribe antibiotics for a sinus infection if they determine it’s necessary. During your virtual visit, the doctor will evaluate your symptoms and recommend the best treatment, which may include antibiotics if a bacterial infection is suspected. Our providers are available 24/7, usually within 5 minutes or less, so you can get fast, effective care.
Yes, telehealth is a convenient option for diagnosing and treating a sinus infection. A virtual doctor can assess your symptoms, recommend treatment, and prescribe medication if needed. HLTHi telehealth providers are available 24/7, usually within 5 minutes or less, so you can get fast relief without leaving home.
A sinus infection is an inflammation of the tissues in your sinuses. It can cause facial pain, a stuffy or runny nose, and often a fever plus other symptoms. It’s often caused by the common cold, but other viruses, bacteria, fungi or allergies can also cause a sinus infection. Bacterial infections, viral infections, or allergies can irritate your sinuses, causing them to get blocked and filled with fluid. In turn, this can cause pressure and pain in your face, nasal congestion, or other symptoms.
Typical symptoms of a sinus infection include postnasal drip, runny nose with thick yellow or green mucus, stuffy nose, facial pressure, pressure or pain in your teeth, ear pressure or pain, fever, bad breath or a bad taste in your mouth, cough, headache, or tiredness.
No. Doctors will often wait to see how long your symptoms last before prescribing antibiotics since some sinus infections are caused by viruses, and viral infections cannot be cured with antibiotics. Your doctor will also want to make sure a patient isn’t overusing antibiotics, which can make future infections harder to treat.
A sinus infection, or sinusitis, is an inflammation or swelling of the tissue that lines the sinuses. When sinuses become blocked and filled with fluid, it allows viruses, bacteria, or fungi to grow more easily and cause an infection. Many sinus infections are often a result due to viruses, allergies, environmental exposures, and bacteria.
Understanding the symptoms of sinusitis is important to help determine the best treatment. You can manage your symptoms with home remedies like nasal sprays, hydration, rest, and using humidifiers. However, if you have questions about symptoms or if they last more than seven to ten days, you may need to see a doctor.
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