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- What is sinusitis?
- Symptoms of sinusitis
- Causes of sinusitis
- Prevention of sinusitis
- Risk factors for sinusitis
- Complications of sinusitis
- When to see a doctor about sinusitis
- Diagnosis of sinusitis
- Conventional treatment of sinusitis
- Alternative/complementary treatment of sinusitis
- Living with sinusitis
- Caring for someone with sinusitis
Initial diagnosis of sinusitis is made through the following tests:
- Medical history of symptoms - the doctor will ask a series of questions about your symptoms (especially the duration and severity) and onset of symptoms
- Physical examination - to detect the severity of the condition and symptoms. The doctor will usually press on the areas of the face where the sinuses are located, which, if cause pain, are generally a good indication of sinusitis
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Further diagnosis of sinusitis can be made with the following:
- CAT scan - the CAT scan test can provide a good view of the sinuses and nasal passages so that any other conditions or underlying problems can be ruled out (such as nasal polyps, which are very common in people with sinusitis)
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< 7: when to see a doctor 9: conventional treatment > Last reviewed: 20 February 2009 || Last updated: 9 January 2010
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NOTE: Mega doses of any type of vitamin, mineral, amino acid or herbal supplement cannot cure illnesses and in fact can be very dangerous and produce toxic side effects and interfere with medicine you are taking. Always ensure you consult your doctor before taking any type of complementary supplements.
Disclaimer: This guide is not intended to be used for diagnostic or prescriptive purposes. For any treatment or diagnosis of illness, please see your doctor.
